Data Validation Error Alert Dynamic Text
Jun 23, 2014
I'm using Data Validation for various fields in a form and I'm trying to make it user friendly by adding Error Alert conditions and text explaining why the error has occurred. I also want the form to be translatable into other languages.
For some VBA message boxes that get displayed I can put the English text in some hidden cells and that can be translated easily by someone without access to the code. But I cannot figure out how to make the Data Validation Error Alert messages point to a cell so that they are also translatable without forcing the translator to open each Data Validation dialog.
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Aug 13, 2014
I've converted to a dynamic validation list which allows for a selection of data to be made available based on the selection of the two previous columns.
Unfortunately since creating the new validation a circulating error occurs when tabbing through the table (B) to create a new line or entry? Additionally I've found the following to occur also;
1. The payments and PO# columns converts a red shade colour?
2. The validation on Table B description column do not work while in excel online edit mode?
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Jun 24, 2009
I have a question on the above but can't seem to find a solution. There are two ways that I can find for dealing with dynamic lists via data validation:-
1) Offset and match, cavet being the data must be sorted a-z
2) Have lists for each potential selection
Is there any way to get around 1 without having to do 2? E.g. Got two columns of data, unsorted, and a list from which the user can choose from. The user chooses from the list in first cell, in the second cell require the dynamic list to return all the values accordingly?
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Dec 7, 2008
I just discovered VBA coding today and was wondering if I could use it as an audio alert. I found a couple examples online but don’t understand the coding language of excel. I have a feed link from my trading platform to excel that feeds in live data. What I would like to do is have an alert for when Range ("C4").select is >=1000 Alert Ring.wav and when Range ("C4").select is <=-1000 Alert Chimes.wav.
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May 23, 2006
I have put validation in cell 'B1' to have any value between 0 and 'A1'. A1 have 1.00
Now while putting 0.20 in 'B1', it gives alert that value is greater than A1 and because of Stop Validation, I can not enter data. I wonder how 0.20 can be greater than 1.00.
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Aug 4, 2014
Sheet A - The user input form. There is a column which needs data validation. I want it to look at Sheet B and ONLY accept values based on a column value from the other sheet
Sheet B- Contains the list we want the data validation from. One column is considered the lookup value, while the other is what we want the user to be selecting from.
Here is an example list:
Predecessor Entity Key---- Item ID
2659407------------------- SHELL - SOUTH TOWER
2659407------------------- MARKING / LABELING
2659407------------------- FOUNDATIONS & SUPPORTS
2659410------------------- UPPER HEAD - NORTH TOWER
2659410------------------- FOUNDATIONS & SUPPORTS
2659410------------------- LOWER HEAD - SOUTH TOWER
So, in Sheet 1, if one of the triggering values is 2659407, I want my data validation to ONLY Allow the first 3 values from the Item ID column.
The issue I am having is using a pretty messy formula to try and produce a dynamic range for the Data Validation to use.
Here is what works:
=INDIRECT(CONCATENATE(ADDRESS(MATCH(J4,A:A,0),2),":",ADDRESS(ROW(OFFSET(INDIRECT(ADDRESS(MATCH(J4,A:A,0),2)),COUNTIF(A:A,J4)-1,0)),2)))
where J4 is the lookup value/1st column depicted in our simple example
This is done on the SAME sheet. So I figure, just add "'Sheet Name'!" for the first argument in CONCATENATE. Unfortunately, this does not work. How to get this to work on an outside sheet?
Update:
Also tried:
=INDIRECT(CONCATENATE("'Profile Item Library'!",ADDRESS(MATCH(J4,'Profile Item Library'!A:A,0),2),":",ADDRESS(ROW(OFFSET(INDIRECT(ADDRESS(MATCH(J4,'Profile Item Library'!A:A,0),2)),COUNTIF('Profile Item Library'!A:A,J4)-1,0)),2)))
The error I get is that I cannot Reference other worksheets. However, If I type in ='Profile Item Library'!B1:B18 for the Data Validation argument, it works.
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Dec 17, 2013
I need to setup a dropdown list (I already have the dropdown created) so that once a value in the list is used, it disappears from the list. Now for the monkey wrench...It need to completely re-populate once the list that is being generated from it is cleared.
I also need to copy a value from one sheet to another sheet, however, the location needs to be matched with a corresponding value from the first sheet. Hopefully it will be easier to understand within the workbook (I feel like I'm not explaining it well).
I have attached a sample copy of the workbook and what I am trying to accomplish.
Mens_Dorm_Sample.xlsm
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Dec 2, 2006
I am looking for a solution for my problem: I work for a bus company, I need a spreadsheet where I will record the bus numbers into a sheet but I only want to be able to add the number once ie. error if duplicate bus entered. Also the numbers will change from time to time, old buses sold when new ones arrive. I have the following code that someone helped me with wich works fine provided you don't have to change the numbers.
=And(Or(And(E42>=121,E42<=125),And(E42>=149,E42<=156),And(E42>=320,E42<=363),And(E42>=700,E42<=799),And(E42>=800,E42<=991)), COUNTIF($B$3:$E$46,E42)<2)
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Jan 24, 2008
I have a spreadsheet that I use to store my rock climbing records.
how to create Dependent Validation for this spreadsheet.
The spreadsheet has three worksheets:
1. Climbing Area
This is a unique list of various rock climbing areas.
Data in column A only
2. Climb Details
This is where all the details of the climb e.g. pitch lengths, grade, etc are recorded. Column called Climbing Area uses a named range validation from the Climbing Areas) sheet.
Climbing Area data validation in column A and Climb Name in column B, grade, pitch lengths in other columns.
3. Dates & Pitches
This is where I record the date I did the actual climb. Once again the Climbing Area uses data validation from the Climbing Area worksheet.
What I am trying to work out is how I can get the next column Climb Name to be dependent upon the previous column. For example if I select a climbing area of Mt Arapiles, I only want those climbs from the Climb Details worksheet that a recorded as being at Mt Arapiles.
Column A is date when climb done. Column B is data validation from Climbing Area. Column C is Climb Name (would like this dependent upon column B.
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Feb 2, 2010
I am a personal trainer/strength coach, and i use excel to write my workout programs.
To save time in writing programs i have made lists of all of my exercises in a separate workbook. I have them all linked via data validation in drop down lists to different templates for different populations ;weight loss, injury prevention, sports performance, ect. And it has been working great!
However here is my problem, I would like to be able to return an entire list of an exercise circuit with one drop down list and have it input all the exercises in cells below the drop down list.
So for example i have three columns on a separate sheet.
Column one
Circuit A
exercise 1
exercise 2
exercise 3
Column two
Circuit A
exercise 4
exercise 5
exercise 6
Column Three
Circuit A
exercise 7
exercise 8
exercise 9
In cell A1 i want a drop down list that that has circuit A, B, C,
using the drop down list if i pick circuit A it will return exercise 1, 2, 3 in the cells A2, A3, A4, receptively.
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Jun 11, 2009
I wanted to make a pop up alert message appear whenever the formula in a cell gives a particular output.
Before posting this i tried looking for similar posts before, but the ones found do not solve my problem. There it asks me to write the following code in VBA,
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim MyRange As String
MyRange = "A1"
If Me.Range(MyRange).Value = "Have Meeting" Then
MsgBox "Have Meeting"
End If
End Sub
But my doing so, I can not use any formula in the cell A1 or any other cell i give reference as MyRange. I will always have to physically type "Have Meeting" or any other word assigned in the above.
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Apr 24, 2014
Is it possible to have a dependent validation drop box that under certain conditions automatically produces an actual value in the cell instead of a drop-down list to choose from? For example, if I choose “Holy Avenger” in the first drop box, and the value for that choice in the second drop box is always a “2”, can you get it to auto-populate in the cell occupied by that 2nd drop box (cell B5 in the attachment)? Or, are you restricted to using Lists only, meaning that you could create a List that only has the value “2” in it, and the user would be required to choose the “2” in the drop box?
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Aug 7, 2014
I am unable to use dependent data validation lists using the INDIRECT function when the initial named range is a dynamic one.
See attached.
The named ranges 'Men','Women','Children' are all dynamic based on number of entries in each column order to accommodate a growing list, whilst also not having blanks in the dropdown (hence I haven't used entire column ranges). The named range 'test' is a static one.
Column H has a dependent data validation based on entry in Col G. This works for the static list, but not the dynamic one!
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Oct 1, 2009
I'm working on trying to maintain an inventory management sheet where i basically enter all the spare parts issued to vehicles. Now there are more than 700 parts dat form the components of a vehicle, so i decided to split this list into 12 spare groups(Gear, Engine, Body, Axle, etc etc..) and then based on wotever spare group being selected my sheet wud pull dat specific spare group list.
Since i've worked with indirect function before i thought this was a piece of cake!
However when i actually sat working on getting my sheet together i realised its not gonna be dat easy! Basically my spare group lists are a work in progress and so new items would/may be added to these lists as we start working on this sheet. So i decided to make them dynamic by using the offset function. But list validation fails when i use Indirect function on dynamic ranges!
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Dec 2, 2013
Trying to set up a dynamic data validation, where each of the subsequent data validation boxes change based on the selection in the first data validation box (while maintaining 4 parameters within a cell, except for the last one).
I have used the IF-statements to determine the "Week's SUM" in H5.
What I'd like to do next is to determine a formula in the "Week's SUM" cells (H6,H7,H8) based on the choices in data validation boxes "Week #" (G6,G7,G8) with the following rules in place:
1. If I made a choice in G5 to be "1" which caused data validation in cell G6 to update, then in G6 I choose "2", the output in H6 should be just week 2's value of 20 (not the sum of week 1 and 2).
2. However, if I choose "3" in G6 (after I chose "1" in G5, as above) then I'd like the output in H6 to be the SUM of week's 2 AND 3, if that makes sense and so on. (e.g. If I chose "5" in G6, then output in H6 should be the SUM of week's 2 AND 3 AND 4 AND 5).
Same rules apply for H7 and H8. I have a feeling this may involve MATCH function and INDIRECT or SUMIFS but how to approach this.
I've attached a file : Dynamic DV and Dynamic SUMS.xlsx‎
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Jul 21, 2007
I am looking for a way to define a 'Data Validated' Cell to hold a List of Dynamic Sequential Numbers - from 1 to the Value of cell A4. For example:
If cell A4 has a value of 5 the 'Data Validated' List will be 1,2,3,4,5
I have tried to 'name' the Array-Formula {=ROW(INDIRECT("1:"&A4))} and put the 'name' as the List source but without success.
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Sep 25, 2009
I can use a dynamic named range and a direct reference to the name and the DV works.
I can use a standard named range (not dynamic) and an INDIRECT() reference to a cell with the name of the range in it and the DV works.
But if I try to use a dynamic named range and an indirect reference to a cell with the name of the range in it, the DV fails.
Any workarounds out there? This project includes a LOT of DV lists, getting them to self-maintain is important if I can do it.
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Jul 8, 2013
I have attached a sample data sheet which i am working on . ITs a comparitive matrix trable with Input validation between 0&2 . I also want the table to be dynamic .If i want to increase or reduce no. of rows and clumns i should do it some how . More details are mentioned in the attached file .
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Dec 22, 2009
I have a range which will change in size & in content, & I want this to be a Named Range at whatever size it is.
Reason I want to is because I want to make a Validation List with this dynamic range. I also want a Validation list which lists the content of 2 or more dynamic ranges which may or may not be on the same worksheet - is this possible?
i.e.
First dynamic range: called "Milestones" at A11
Second dynamic range: called "Activities" at A25
& make a Validation list that will list content of both
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May 26, 2006
I'm creating several dozen charts all using Logarithmic Scale and while I know you aren't supposed to provide Zero values in the source data this is one project where that can't be helped. My problem is that the Excel Alert keeps popping up to tell me I shouldn't use zeros and it keeps crashing my sheet because it pops up every 10 seconds or so.
My question is: Is there any way to turn off an Excel Error Alert? OR Is there any value I can place in those cells (other than Zero or One) that would stop that troublesome alert from popping up? Just for reference, this is the alert: MICROSOFT EXCEL
Negative or zero values cannot be plotted correctly on log charts. Only positive values can be interpreted on a logarithmic scale. To correct the problem, do one of the following: * Enter only positive values (greater than zero) int he cells used to create the chart. * In the chart, click the axis you want to change. On the Format menu, click Selected Axis. Click the Scale tab, and then clear the Logarithmic Scale check box.
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Mar 27, 2007
Each month I get a report that I process using a macro. The problem is that each month the name of the file changes and is different. When I run the macro and it crashes I have to de-bug by going through the code to change all references to the file name from the the previos run and change to the latest file name and then re-run the macro. There must be a better way.
I would like to learn the code that sees the open book and then refers to it for the run.
What is the best way to do this?
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Apr 28, 2014
I am currently creating a form to hold 2 drop down lists that change depending on the selection in the first one. I had never done this before and taught myself and got it to work minus one problem. As soon as I input the formula under the Data Validation the error: "The Source currently evaluates to an error. Do you want to continue?" pops up. Right now the formula works except for the last 6 options in my first drop down. When I select them nothing pops up in the 2nd drop down menu. I have double checked and triple checked that I have no spaces or anything in my LIST on worksheet 2 or any of the names are input correctly.
A7 is the first drop down - PROPOSED
B7 the second. - ITEM #
Lists and data to populate the lists are on worksheet 2 with the "List" at the bottom of worksheet 2...
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May 15, 2007
I'm working on a function that gets its values from a Data Validation List.
My problem is that I want the function to return a value when an item in the list is selected and another if the user did not make a selection... just a basic if....then....else ... but the cell where I call this function shows the #VALUE! error while no item in the list is selected.
I call the function like this:
=myFunction(RC[-5], RC[-2])
where RC[-5] is the Data Validation List and RC[-2] is a cell where the user should enter a number
why I'm getting the #VALUE! error instead of my message
The function basically looks like this:
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Jun 19, 2009
I have a excel document that is very heavy with Data Validation List Boxes. Below is just one example. Error handling is what I am trying to figure out.
Description:
I have 3 List Boxes.
One list box data is based on data selected in the previous list box.
1st List Box uses this formula: =Series
2nd List Box uses this formula: =INDIRECT($C$2)
3rd List Box uses this formula: =INDIRECT($C$3)
It all works! HOWEVER....
If user decides to go back and change selection in first or second list box, and forgets to change the data in the second or third box, then data will be incorrect. How do I solve this problem?
Is there anyway to write something so it would give them an error message and instructing them to correct the data?
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Jul 18, 2014
Excel spreadsheet, that contains several columns. Three of these columns contain text data that is selected by using a simple drop-down menu sourced from a list. If an attempt is made to enter text data not in the associated list an error message is displayed. Easy so far.
I need need to extend the text data validation across all three columns so that only specific combinations of the text in the three columns can be used which is reflected in a further list. These combinations will be counted elsewhere and so needed. Therefore, if i attempt to enter a combination of text columns that is not reflected in the list, this too will present an error message stating 'combination not valid', or words to this effect.
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Sep 4, 2013
Error in data validation: "A named range you specified cannot be found." However, the named ranges are in the Name Manager, and if I go to the sheet and select the range, I can see it is already named.
Full description:
I created a spreadsheet model (no VBA, just formulas, etc) in a workbook that another coworker took and added VBA to. However, he was not working with the most updated version. So last night I checked the sheets which had the same names, made sure there were no differences except the changes I had made since that version, and then moved the ones from my current workbook into his workbook.
On the sheet where the user was to input details of the report, there are 4 cells that each contain different lists (non-dependent). I want the user to only be able to choose one of the 4 drop down menus - that is, if any of the 4 cells are filled in, I would like the other 3 to default to N/A (or somehow not be allowed to be chosen). This was solved in a previous thread:
Using A1: =IF(COUNTA(A2:A4),NA(),G2:G6) from the other thread solution, I used a named range instead of G2:G6 and it worked well.
When I merged the files together, the 4 cells no longer worked at all. It was suggested that I look at the Name Manager, and some of te named ranges I had were in there multiple times. I cleaned them up.
I tried to enter the same formula again, and it gave me the specific error: "A named range you specified cannot be found." However, the named ranges are in the Name Manager, and if I go to the sheet and select the range, I can see it is already named.
I am unable to load the spreadsheet due to sensitive data, and removing the data would make the workbook make no sense.
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Oct 13, 2007
I have a spreadsheet which I have formatted with validation rules for each cell. I have protected the sheet so that only certain cells can have info entered.
I also have a second spreadsheet with a bunch of data. If I copy this data and Paste Special it into my specially formatted sheet (Values only), all of the data copies over regardless of my preset validation rules.
I would like error messages to pop up for every incorrect value though.
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Feb 9, 2012
I am trying to create a simple xy graph in Excel 2010 using dynamic source data.
I have data in three columns.
There are headings on line 2 and the data starts on line 3.
A B C
1.
2. dp ss ff
3 .1 .2 .3
4 .3 .4 .4
5 .4 .8 .7
6 .1 .6 .8
7 .3 .5 .1
8 .5 .4 .4
I want to create an XY chart with C3 to C8 as the X axis (or dynamic to what ever the last data point is) with A3 to A8 as the Y axis (or dynamic to what ever the last data point is).
I have Defined names for C3 to C8 (myXvalues) and A3 to A8 (myYvalues).
I have created a simple XY graph and selected the ranges as normal.
This is =DATA(,Data!$C$3:$C$9,Data!$A$3:$A$9,1)
The page is named DATA
What I am trying to do now is to edit this range to make the range dynamic.Unfortunately I get error messages which ever way I try to edit the range.
I have tried:-
=SERIES('Data'!$c$3,'Data'!myXvalues,'Data'!$A$3,'Data'!myYvalues,1)
=SERIES('Data','Data'!myXvalues, 'Data'!myYvalues,1)
=SERIES(,Data!myXvalues,Data!$myYvalues,1)
=SERIES(Data!,Data!myXvalues,Data!myYvalues,1)
The data range can go from 8 to 30000 hence the need for a dynamic range!
PS: Also, is there any way to create this graph and dynamic source data in VBA. I have tried this with no success.
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Nov 17, 2013
Is it possible to assign text using data validation?
Right now, the three cells I'm using for data validation contain text, but return a number to the linked cell.
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Jan 27, 2008
I am having two problems ....
1) I have a field for which the user MUST enter text information. It can't be left empty. I set validation on the cell ... Text Length must be greater than 0. It still allows the user to hit enter without entering information without an error message and a retry.
2) In another field, the user has the option to enter (text) info or not. It can be left blank. The value in this cell, empty or other, is copied to another cell in another worksheet. The problem is ... the destination cell gets a value of 0 when the user field is left blank. The value of 0 in the destination cell can't be there ... I need that cell empty.
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