Data Validation should not accept blank input

gord9b

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I have a cell with a Data Validation with a list having the Source as a named range on the worksheet. However, if I blank out the cell, it is accepted. I tried selecting the 'IGNORE BLANK' button on the Data Validation form and unselecting it. Nothing works. How can I get this cell to reject a blank input and only allow the listed items?
Second, This source list is selected with an '=INDIRECT(A17)' statement. If A17 is changed, how can I blank out this cell(D17), thus forcing the person to select a valid input from the new list, considering the fact, the list will not accept a blank input if I can get an answer to my first question.
 

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Please let me know if this is what you meant.
Thanks
 
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Sorry but this is not what I want. When the cell (D17) is selected and I type any invalid input, an error message prompts me to correct it. If I just blank out the cell, I can continue without any error message. I want the cell to not accept blanking out of the input without an error message popping up.
 
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