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Item → Update Column Values of an Item
AI-generatedSummary
Update specified column values of an existing item on a selected Monday.com board.
Inputs
- boardId (required) — ID of the Monday.com board containing the item to update.
- itemId (required) — ID of the item on the board whose columns will be updated.
- columnValues (required) — One or more column updates specifying the column ID, column type, and the new value to set. Supports various column types including simple values, JSON objects, files, buttons, checkboxes, board relations, dates, emails, links, locations, people, phones, and timelines with fields tailored to each type.
Output shape
a JSON object with the API response confirming the update result for the item.
The operation requires both boardId and itemId to identify the target item. Multiple column values can be updated in a single operation. Column values must conform to the required data structure for their respective column types. The output includes success or error details from the Monday.com API.
Examples
Example 1: Update status and date columns of an item
Set the boardId and itemId to target the item, then specify columnValues with the respective column IDs and their new values according to column types (e.g., a simple string for a status, a date string for a date column).
Example 2: Add multiple file links to a file column of an item
Use columnValues to set the fileLink type with multiple file entries, each specifying file names and direct download links.