data validation (list)

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    Data Validation Dropdown OR manual entry specific text

    Hello I have the following Data Validation formula that creates a dependent list dropdown. It's complicated because it's designed to remove blank spaces. =OFFSET(Backup!$AK$1,1,MATCH($C$9,Backup!$AK$1:$EC$1,0)-1,COUNTIF(OFFSET(Backup!$AK$1,1,MATCH($C$9,Backup!$AK$1:$EC$1,0)-1,100,1),"?*"),1)...
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    Create hyperlink using data validation text as the "friendly name"

    Hi team, I am looking to have a column of hyperlinks (in say Row B), and have Column A be the cells that have the firendly name, which will be pulled from a list on a different sheet. EG: Cell A1=Data validation value. of "In Progress" and "Done" (The text here is not important, I...
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    Moving down a data validation list(drop down)one by one and save as a new workbook

    Hi All, I have created a drop down list like below. How can I move down the list one by one and then save it as a new tab in a new workbook? I tried recording moving the cursor moving from Name 1 to Name2,all the code shows is just Here is what I am trying to do: 1. Select Name1 2.save it...
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    VBA Code to Hide/Unhide Separate Named Tables Based on Drop Down Menu

    For this example we have 3 agents (Agent 1, Agent 2, Agent 3) listed drop-down menu. When their name is selected from the drop-down the monthly table (the green one) will auto populate their info. Below this there are 3 additional tables: One for each Agent showing their stats month by month. I...
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    New behavior with Data Validation Drop Down lists in Insider Edition!

    The latest version of the Insider Edition of Excel (Version 2202 Build 16.0.14907.20000 64-bit) has a new behavior for Drop Down lists that I suspect people will LOVE! One can now start typing in the cell with the List, and a Tool Tip style entry from the list that matches what is typed will...
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    VBA Help for Hiding rows from a data validation list choice.

    Running Excel 365. Windows 10 machine. So I think I have a few issues to sort out, I am working on a spreadsheet that will change the rows available to show (fill in) by 2 variables. I'm creating an Address Matrix for a programming file on another type of system and there are 2 versions of...
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    Look up a table, check availability then create a drop down list.

    Hi Everyone, I have some tables that show information and availability of products. e.g., List of colours then columns that show what finishes they are available in. (Pic 01) Firstly I am not sure if I am doing this in the best practice, but this is what I have so far. I then have another table...
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    Dynamic Table References for Data Validation Lists

    I've been tinkering for a while, but just can't seem to get this to work as desired. I have multiple tables in a workbook: TblFuel TblVehicles TblPlant_Machinery TblMaterials TblLabour I'm creating a quote page where the initial selection is for one of these item types(Fuel, Vehicle...
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    IFERROR in Data Validation Formula

    Hi there, I would like to provide a dropdown list based on product categories for specific customers. Each customer has its own table, and if a customer doesn't have a specific table set up, formulas in the worksheet refer to a table "StandardTable". I've tested the following formulas in Data...
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    Automated data validation

    Hi Everyone I am trying to make a drop down list automatically update based on a set cell value. what I have is the following: > 30 cells with dropdown lists > work schedule of fortnightly, monthly, quarterly and annually > 10 different sites > Dependent of the schedule being completed...
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    Array Formula in Data Validation

    I have a difficult project i cant seem to figure out. My goal is to make an order form for people to fill out based on a bid i put out for vendors to bid on clothing. They bid on the price of the shirt or short and then they also gave the prices for a 1 color imprint, 2 color imprint.... My...
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    Can Excel be a front end to the data base ?

    Hey experts In our org, we have a big problem people enter all kinds of data wrong like name with spaces, name in short and ID wrong Until we figure out the solution, we are non profit, I am asked to come with a immediate solution and long term which I suggested is front end ( another story, I...
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    Limit in excel data validation source code

    I have an excel file with two sheets. The second sheet (Report) contains data validation cells based on the first sheet (Data). From the second sheet, the drop-down list that displays in the Select XXX depends on the selection in the Generate Report. When the Generate Report is set to anything...
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    How to write a macro that will open, copy and paste data from a separate workbook

    Hello! I have one tab in my workbook that contains all of the 'lookup data' I use in the rest of my model. It is mainly used for data validation lists. Occasionally new line items will need to be added to these lists. Eventually I will have three different models for 3 different teams but they...
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    Data validation formula to return list of orders based on vendor

    Good day, I am trying to setup a formula-driven data validation list that will give me the option to select order numbers based on the vendor. The problem I have is that the maximum limit of character-input for a formula is 256 characters, this creates a big problem in my sample, as I am using...
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    Highlight Cells Outside of Data Validation List

    Hi! I have a spreadsheet with a Data Validation column referencing a range on a separate sheet. What I'd like to happen is to highlight any cells not meeting that criteria. I know it throws the Data Validation error, but I'm having trouble getting people to understand I can't work with data...
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    Add data validation list to cell in column A if data in column B

    Hi. I have a sheet titled "Combined" with data beginning in column B. I've been trying to come up with a macro that would add a validation list to cell A2 and then copy it down only to those rows that have data in column B. I can't get it to copy down, unfortunately. Below is the little code...
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    Setting Data Validation causes 1004 error.

    Good afternoon all, I have a macro enabled workbook running in Excel 2016. On one tab I've set up a button that runs a macro that will add a new row to a table and set some values in it. Here's the code. Sub ServiceHealth_Tbl() Dim lo As ListObject Dim FinalRow As Long Dim myValue As...
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    Restricting Paste on multiple columns with different Data Validations

    Hi everyone. I have a worksheet that includes roughly 20/25 different columns. Five of those columns contain Data Validation drop-downs to different data lists. I'm having an issue with users of this worksheet copy/pasting incorrect data over the top of the columns with Data Validation vs...
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    Dynamic Dropdown List

    I have two dropdown lists. The first one (D2) lists all the Watersheds in my area. The second one (D4) I need to list all the Sites located within that watershed. See table below. It is preferred that the Sites list only have the site number; i.e. "Site 1, Site 2, etc." I have several...

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