Automatic Status

[pepe]

The "Automatic Status" field does not pick the correct choice, it rather picks the item in the list. I am using strings not numbers or choice lists. See below:

List of Tasks with Automated Status field:

Thank you, Pepe

[support]

and why do use sting for numeric fields?

[pepe]

If you tell me strings and numbers (int) only then I will use them, just did not not know.
Best, Pepe
To answer the question why using strings:
I did my own automated status that calculates updates. Therefore, listings are always up to date. The field is based on formula field and they cannot be displayed in forms. Since I want to see STATUS in form, I have to use AUTOMATED STATUS field in the form.