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Creating automated numbering for data entries in database

So I am wondering if I can create an automated incremental numbering for my database entries, because I am trying to register each activity I have done with my coworkers every month.

So I am trying to have a system where each data entry made by me or my coworkers to have an automated numbering in my table database every time a new page is created into my database without having the risk of my coworkers to accidentally double input the numbering order.
For Example:

001/10/24
002/10/24
003/10/24

I am looking to have such numbering to be automatically created in my table database without having my coworkers input these numbers manually. Having to input these numbers manually by multiple users are causing multiple double entries and even typo in the numbering/months/year and I would like to avoid that if possible.

Is there any way to do this? I have tried using formulas and I have been able to automatically produce the specific month and year for each new data entry, but I haven't been able to find a way to make the automatic incremental numbering happen. Can anyone help me?

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thomas_yang Points3300

Does the ID property not sufficient for your usecase? if not you can combine ID with created date which will create a unique format as well.

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Sandvich commented

I understand the ID + Date combo could work, but I prefer to have a properly sorted numbering system so me and my coworkers can pinpoint "the nnnth activity of the month". I also relate each activity with multiple databases at once so the order of the numbering is crucial as there are about 10-12 activities registered every day for a month.

I really appreciate the thought and reply to my question btw =))

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