Protecting a Data Validation List cell from being overkeyed

Ian4212

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Hi,

I have created a data validation cell as a list but want to protect the cell from users inadvertently keying data into it and only being able to select a list member. Can someone please advise how I would achieve this?

Many thanks in advance,

Ian
 

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Ive sorted this out now using lock cells and protecting worksheet ... thanks all the same
 
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Solution
You actually don't need to protect the sheet. In the Data Validation window, click the Error Alert tab and put a check mark to the left of "Show error alert ....."
 
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