I want to add a validation list to a spread sheet using a named ranged. Easy enough so far, but if the range only has two values which are repeated several (hundred) times - Yes & No - how can i stop the value appearing on the list more than once?
I'm open to other suggestions with this such as using list boxes etc, just so long as i can get around it without having to maintain a seperate spreadsheet of the values i would like to appear in my list.
I'm trying to figure a to enforce dual data validation on a single cell. That is, I need to restrict the user to entering only a decimal value, only if a particular other cell (say A2) is blank. To put it another way, if A2 is blank, the user can enter a decimal value, but if A2 is not blank, the user cannot enter anything. I can use Data Validation to enforce either the decimal restriction or the ISBLANK, but I'm not sure how to make them work together.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have 2 columns First Name & Surname. What I want to do is create a data validation list on the surname which results in the 2nd data validation list only showing the first names which link to one of the surnames.
i.e. If I selected Smith in the 1st validation list then I would only like to see 'Paul' as an option in the 2nd list
First Name
Surname
Paul
Smith
Paul
Jones
Tony
Phillips
I have attached a sheet that I am working on. I want cell G1 to be less than or equal to 165. That cell contains a formula. If the formula takes the number to over 165 the validation is allowing it.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI would like to know if it's possible to populate a data validation list based on what is selected from 4 validation lists?
for example:
On sheet1:
If 'Group1' is selected from data validation list1 then data validation list5 will show a list of all items from Group1. If 'Group2' is selected from data validation list2, then data validation list5 will display all the items in 'Group2'...
(I do not want to use a combo box for this)
I had some of values in Column A, B & C for ex: column A has brand name, column B has model name and Column C has sub_model name here i have a limited values i need to make it as drop down list but i had a problem with the below formula.
=IF($F$2=Sheet2!$H$2,al_v,IF($F$2=Sheet2!$H$3,am_v,IF($F$2=Sheet2!$H$4,au_v,IF($F$2=Sheet2!$H$5,be_v,
IF($F$2=Sheet2!$H$6,bmw_v,IF($F$2=Sheet2!$H$7,bg_v,IF($F$2=Sheet2!$H$8,cv_v,I
F($F$2=Sheet2!$H$9,ch_v,IF($F$2=Sheet2!$H$9,ch_v,"")))))))))
i need to add some more ifelse but the validation don't allows it.
I'd like to create a drop down list in data validation from a column of data that contains numerous duplicates.
For example, let's say column A contained hundreds of transactions with either North, South, East and West, how could I create a drop down list in another cell that only had four selection options?
Essentially, I would like a user to be able to select a PUB from the Data Validation drop down in row 2 of the PUB RATES sheet so that the corresponding information in the DATA sheet autofills.
Currently, this works only for the first column under each PUB when selected and this fills across all 4 columns (rather than the respective information for each column filling).
Also, the Data Validation dropdown includes blanks which I would like to exclude.
I have used a Range Name for the Data Validation of each PUB so that these can be drawn from a separate sheet as I don't want all the DATA content on the same sheet as the PUB RATES content.
I want to load the actual data exist in the rows by selection value from the data validation list.
E.g I have two worksheet in one excel file. One has a data activities of persons with their name like two columns i have in which one exist the name of person and second exist the activities which they perform.
On the second sheet, i made a data validation list of all the person names
Now my requirement is, when i select a person name from the list, load all the data from the 1st sheet to second sheet. Is this possible without VB code, because I want to share it on the Google sheet with my boss, where VB sheet is not supposed to work.
Is there a way to use Data Validation that will pull data from a source list and also be able to type in additional data or just new data in same cell?
View 3 Replies View RelatedI have a excel sheet with values correcponsing few names. I have a list for a Data Validation drop down. How to get all the data row wise for the name selected in the drop down.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI am trying to learn the concepts, then apply them to a set of actual worksheets. I am trying to use named ranges from one worksheet in another worksheet. The named ranges need to expand. Although I can get the add data to a dummy worksheet to work within the same worksheet and I can even get a named range to work in the foreign sheet.
My problem is, when I can end up adding the additional data to the named range, it will only add one name. I have a number of named ranges that are referenced on various worksheets. The idea is, certain named ranges should be able to expand so I donft have to type them all in. (There could be hundreds of manufacturers or models.) I would also like them to be able to sort themselves after additional names are added to the named ranges. I would also like them to auto populate as well. I am using Excel 2003 SP3 (11.8307.8221). I have enclosed the file. Drop down lists (named ranges) are on the worksheet called DROP DOWN LISTS (LOCKED) **ITfS NOT CURRENTLY LOCKED**.
The data validation issues are on the worksheet called Rev7.0 Wood (Basic Sheet.) There are other instances to use these, but I hope to learn to do them myself on the other worksheets. Of particular interest is Column f.................
In column A I have a list of text. There are blank lines in between the cell that actually contain text. What I am trying to accomplish is create a validation list that will give me only the cells with text in them and ignore the blanks. For example in column A1:A7 I have the following text:
John
Mike
Tony
Jake
My validation list will return those names but will also give me the blanks in between the names.
Is there any way to ignore the blanks?
creating a spreadsheet for work which is almost working a treat Unfortunately, when a row of data moves from one sheet (Queries) to another (Archive), data validation is lost. Initially I thought I daidn't have it set up on the Archive sheet, but on moving it back to queries (by use of a macro) the validation is still not working. how to keep validation rules WITH data when it is moved please? I will upload my file when I get home from work....network restrictions prevent me doing it here!
View 8 Replies View RelatedI would like to utilize data validation to create a drop down list from a list of 100 rows that changes monthly. Currently the list is set to draw data from A1:A100, however depending on the month, different cells will have data in them. What I don't like is currently the blank cells create gaps in the data validation drop down list and make it longer than it needs to be. Is there any way for excel to automatically just display cells with data in them in the drop down?
have created a list obx using data validation. My question is, is there a way to limit the data available on the list.
Example: sheet 1
A1 A2 A3
Address A
address p
address s Date
Sheet 2
has data validation list that consists of all of A1 a named range called "address". Everything works great.
I now want to be able to limit the available choices in the list depending on what cell the user is in
example: if user is in sheet2 a1, i only want them to be able to pick address that have an "A" or "p" in cell A2 on sheet 1
I tried to acomplish this using conditional formatting, I format my named range with different colors, but the colors do not carry over to the data validation list on sheet2.
I have limited ability with Excel, and I'm trying to create a database using the Data/Form menu choices. My problem is I only want specific data in two of the 20 or so fields. When I use Data/ Validation and direct data entry, I get exactly what I want, EXCEPT that the choices don't come up when I use the Data/Form. Users can enter anything they want, which defeats the purpose. I tried to build a user form to use for data entry, but I don't know how to get it to add items to a database or lookup items like the data/form process does. I also want to add a few macro buttons to the form to do other things.
I am pretty sure of a few things: 1) This should be pretty simple. Anyone knowing VBA would probably know how to do this in minutes. I found some code that did a simliar function, but couldn't interpret it to fit my needs, which brings me to 2) I'll never use VBA or complicated macros again. I don't have the need for them. This is just an isolated incident. Therefore, signing up for a class would be useless to me. I tried to locate some advanced Excel/VBA classes, hoping to find an instructor or even a student who would welcome a simple challenge, but there are none available.
about data validation drop downs.
I have 2 columns that need to be filled in once a name is selected from the data validation drop down. The data is to the right of the name in the source area.
Column A Column B Column C
1 Name 1 Skill 1 Phone #
2
3
4
This is the format, Every row in Column A has a Data Validation Drop Down, I need Column B and C filled with Data from the selected name from Column D (the data columns D-F)
Column D Column E Column F
1 Name 1 7 555-1111
2 Name 2 5 555-2222
3 Name 3 3 555-3333
4 Name 4 4 555-4444
So when I select say name 3...
Column A Column B Column C
1 Name 3 3 555-3333
2
3
4
I have a valve in A1 of 5
I have a value in A2 of 1
I have a value in A3 of 2
In cell A4 using data validation
Min formula=IF(AND(A1=5,A4>=A3),)
Max formula IF(AND(A1=5,A4
I have 2 sheets in a workbook. The first sheet is 'working loads' and the second is 'completed loads'. I enter data into the 'working loads' sheet. When that row of data is completed, I mark a x into the 'completed' column, when I put the 'x' into that column it sends that row of data over to the 'completed loads' sheet.
This is my problem, when I enter data into the 'working loads' sheet into the 'Bill to" column, because it is not restricted it can be entered any way the user decides to enter it. When it goes to the 'completed' sheet, the 'bill to' is entered in 2 or 3 ways depending on how the user entered it in the beginning on the 'working loads' sheet.
I want the user to be restricted on how the data is entered on the 'working loads' sheet so that I don't end up with the 2 or 3 ways it was entered for the same client on the 'completed loads' sheet. I also need to add to the the list if it has not been used in the 'bill to' info as we get new clients weekly.
I currently am physically changing the 'bill to' info on the 'completed loads' sheet manually so that the client is entered only once, but as the year goes on the list grows as I might have 5000 rows of data with the same client entered 2 or 3 different ways.
I am using data validation for a drop down list e.g Good, Average, None. What i want is when a user selects for example "Good" i need a score to be automatically entered into another cell so that i can then do some calculations.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have alist in which a location is mentioned multiple time..
eg:
Delhi
Delhi
Delhi
Punjab
Punjab
Mumbai
Mumbai
I need a data validation in which a location should come only once...
I am creating a worksheet as we have collect client satisfaction surveys. I have created a worksheet with each question at the top of the columns and the answer (yes or no) with data validation. I input each survey into a new row. I now would like to total how many people answered Yes and how many answered No. What formula can I use to total the answers?
View 6 Replies View RelatedI have the following sitation:
xls Sheet 2
ITEM EQUIPMENT
1234 a
1234 b
5678 c
5678 d
xls Sheet 1
PO ITEM EQUIPMENT
56 1234 **
99 5678 **
** in the equipment cell of sheeet 1 I want a drop down (data validation) with the possible equipment I can use forthis item only. I.e. for PO 56 Item 1234 only the equipment a & b should be in the drop down menu.
I want to do couple of things here.
1. put an empty field in a drop down box. If possible the empty field should be at the top from the drop down menu.
2. Update names in drop down box when I add names to the list
I would like to impose data validation on Sheet1 row A. I have a list of values in Sheet2 row A. Is their an easy way to do this?
View 3 Replies View RelatedI've found that sorting a column next to one which has drop down boxes set up in it, does not take the options for the drop down boxes (data validation ) with them when being re-arranged. Is there a way to make this possible, or an alternative format I should be using? see example:
If item 4 is the only one available from supplier 3, (As shown by the drop down box options) how do I sort by say, department, and still have the correct options on hand? Sorting by department, the items move, but the data validation info stays where it is, leaving the supplier 3 option for item 1, which is not correct.
I know this is pretty basic for most of u, and I did try to search for something in previous forums but gave up after 3 pages. I would like to input data into cell B1, if & only IF "YES" is typed into cell A1.. else it should not allow any input into cell B1.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI thought what I wanted would be simpler than I have found. What I am trying to achieve is for any user trying to enter anything other than a "Y" into a cell would get an error message. In a nutshell I have in column A colleague names and from there 7 columns representing the days of the week split by a "spacer" column. This goes on for seven 4 week periods followed by a column that calculates how many "Y"s and into a formula that gives a running percentage.
My problem is that as there are several people that input data, some put multiple "Y"s so making the formulas throw up erroneous figures. That is why I am after a simple solution to stop any entry other than a "Y". I am guessing this would be better done via macro code?
The idea is to create a liquor order sheet which takes items and prices from a liquor inventory workbook, which is part of the same file. i'm sure that you can do it all fancy with a macro, but unfortunately i'm not super experienced with excel. so i helped myself with what i know a bit -> drop down lists. I created an extra sheet which has 4 ranges on there... the liquor type (liquor, beer, wine), and the 3 sub classes for each type (red/white/blush/sparkling for wine, draft/import for beer and so on and so forth). On the inventory i named the range of all white wines "white", of all red wines "red" ..
On my order sheet i created a drop down list for type and created 2 more via "indirect" .. so when you select "wine" in the first one, the 2nd one will ask you for white/red/blush/sparkling and the last drop down then for the exact item according to the range on the inventory.
Hope what i did so far is understandable ^.^
Now my problem is that i want the unit cost to be copied when an item is selected. So you select "beer" in A1, "import" in A2, "corona" in A3... and the price for corona (which is written in a cell on the inventory sheet) should show up in A4.
I attached a screen of the inventory sheet so that you can see how it is structured.
