changing format of unique opportunity id

Question

Is there a way to change the unique opportunity ID for all new opportunities moving forward? we wanted it to be numeric and short for our reporting.

Nikhil Kunnathully · Answer

Hey Nikhil Kunnathully , 
 While technically it is possible, I strongly advise against it. 
 The system is built to work with a 36 digits guids and changing that could create many unexpected behaviours. I've seen it done and nothing good comes of it. 
 If you need something for reporting, I would create a new field, and if it is suitable for you, create an auto increment field