If Statement that prompts user

[John P]

Hello,
I would like to write an if statement that prompts the user when the data input into a field is not within the expected range. For example, the result must be within 15% of a given number, if the user inputs a value less than 85% of the number, I want to prompt they are too low and must provide a reason...on the other hand, if they are 115% of the number, I want to prompt that they are too high and need to provide a reason. Is this possible? Any advise is appreciated.

 

[Von Pookie]

Yup, it's possible, but you don't need an IF statement.

Just use Data Validation, under the Data menu.

 

[maxflia10]

John,

Elaborating on Kristy's contribution, in the window, there are tabs called "Error Alert" and "Input Message". The error alert lets the user input data not on you list and the input message let's you write your own error message

 

[John P]

Thank you for the prompt responses. Am I limited to the formula I can use? I plugged in >.85*ad4,<1.15*ad4 and the prompt occurs regardless of what I enter for a number.

 

[maxflia10]

John,

In the Allow window, select decimals and set a min and max value. If these are the only numbers that you want entered, select Stop on the error alert tab.

 

[John P]

Thanks you much!!

 

[Von Pookie]

You may also want to check out the "Custom" option under validation. You can enter formulas there, but I'm not sure how it would work for what you're trying to do.

 

[maxflia10]

Kristy,

Apologies for butting in!!

 

[Von Pookie]

None needed. It is a message board, after all!