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data validation

data validation

data validation

(OP)
I hope that data validation refer cells from another sheet, but I can not make it.  sad

RE: data validation

I'm just guessing what you're trying to do, but if you want to make a list based on entries on another sheet, give the range with the list data a name (select it and press Ctrl-F3, then type a name). You can then refer to that list in the Data validation dialog box.
So if your list data are on Sheet1!A1:A5, give that range a name, such as myValidationList, then go to the cell to be validated, and make a validation referring to =myValidationList

Cheers,
Joerd

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RE: data validation

Joerd,

Good tip. I've used this on many sheets, and it works well.

The only other advice I'd give is drop down boxes, goto Tools - Data Validation, and select List from the drop down option. In the Source section use =range name as Joerd says. This way no one can have problems with two fingered typing, like I do!

Steve

Stephen Napper BEng(Hons) AMIMechE
www.jtdtimberframe.co.uk

RE: data validation

(OP)
It works.
Thanks a lot!

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