[Workfront AMA] The Wizard’s Workshop: Demystifying Textmode & EXISTS in Workfront

We’re back with another Ask Me Anything (AMA)! ✨

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 8 AM – 9 AM PDT and join us for a text-only AMA session right here in the Workfront Community.

This time, we’ll be joined by @kelliegardner, @skyehansen, and @nathanjo1, two of our resident Workfront wizards, who will help demystify two of the most powerful (and sometimes puzzling) tools in reporting — Textmode and EXISTS.

If reporting in Workfront sometimes feels like wizardry, this AMA is your chance to uncover the logic behind the magic. Kellie and Skye will answer your questions, share practical approaches, highlight common pitfalls, and discuss how to think critically about building effective reports using Textmode and EXISTS.

Whether you’re troubleshooting tricky reports, exploring advanced filtering, or simply trying to make sense of “why isn’t this working?”, this session is your opportunity to learn directly from experts who’ve mastered the art of Textmode.

🔹 Event Title: [Workfront AMA] The Wizard’s Workshop: Demystifying Textmode & EXISTS in Workfront
🔹 Date & Time: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 9 AM – 10 AM PDT
🔹 Speakers: Kellie Gardner, Skye Hansen, and Nathan
🔹 Adobe Host: KautukSahni

💡 Topics You Might Want to Explore:

• Understanding Textmode and key operators like EXISTS

• Troubleshooting reports that don’t return expected results

• Recognizing and avoiding logical pitfalls that lead to incomplete or inaccurate data

• Thinking critically about what you need to know before building a report

• Making AI a helpful partner when generating Textmode statements

• Practical strategies for learning and becoming comfortable with Textmode

• The API and its role in advanced reporting

❓ Not Sure What to Ask? Here Are Some Sample Questions to Spark Ideas:

• How do I know when I’m pushing Textmode to do something it wasn’t built for?

• My report is coming back empty or with errors — where do I start troubleshooting?

• What are the most common logical mistakes people make in Textmode reports?

• How can I clarify the question I’m really trying to answer before building a report?

• When does it make sense to create a calculated field instead of using Textmode?

• How do you decide whether something belongs in a report or just a custom view?

• How can I use AI effectively to write (and check) Textmode filters?

• What’s the “unsupported API,” and when should I be cautious using it?

👥 Who Will Benefit Most from This AMA:

• System Administrators looking to expand their reporting capabilities

• Reporting Specialists & Power Users who want to push reports further

• New Users curious about what Textmode can unlock

• Project Managers & Leaders seeking data-driven insights from advanced reporting

📝 Guidelines and How to Participate:
This text-only AMA will take place as a discussion post right here in the Workfront Community.
If you can’t join live, don’t worry — you can post your questions in this thread ahead of time!

During the live session, remember to refresh the page frequently so you don’t miss new answers or follow-up comments from our experts.

To ask a question:

• Make sure your post is related to Workfront reporting, Textmode, or EXISTS logic.

• Be signed in to the Workfront Community and submit your question before or during the live 1-hour session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, between 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT.

• For visibility, tag our experts using @kelliegardner, @skyehansen, and @nathanjo1 in your post.

⚡ Reminder: All AMAs are TEXT-ONLY — there’s no webinar, video call, or recording.
🪄 Pro Tip: Post your questions early so our speakers can prioritize them during the live session!