VBA - Distinguishing When Cell Is Edited By Data Validation List Or Free Format Text
Mar 20, 2014
VBA code which can distinguish whether a cell has been edited by:
selecting an option from a data validation list (DVL)
or
manually editing the text in a cell?
The ""Show error alert after invalid data is entered"" option is unticked to allow both selection from the DVL as well as free format text entries.
The problem arises when using the code below which makes an edited cell within a range display the new value as well as the prior value(s). This works well when using the DVL but not when editing the cell.
Is there any code which can distinguish between the 2?
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I have attached a sample spreadsheet if I've not explained very clearly.
TIMESHEET sample.xlsx
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VB:
Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
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[Code].....
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Attached is a simple example.
I'd like the name to always be formatted as Smith, Bob
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