Auto number column in SharePoint list

Question

In a SharePoint list I want an auto number column that as I add to the list gets incremented. How best can I go about this?

Answer 1

Peetha has the best idea, I've done the same with a custom list in our SP site. Using a workflow to auto increment is the best way, and it is not that difficult. Check this website out: http://splittingshares.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/auto-increment-a-number-in-a-new-list-item/

I give much appreciation to the person who posted that solution, it is very cool!!