using validation for data "on another sheet"

Duane

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I've seen this tip somewhere, but can't find
it, and need it "right now"!

I want to control what a user enters into a
column. I have a list of possible data
options on another sheet in the workbook.

Using validation "from list" demands that
the list be on the same sheet as the cell(s)
that are being validated.

I know there is a simple way to bypass this
silly limitation - can someone please remind
me asap?! I do not want to copy the list to
a remote area of the validation sheet, I
just want validation to pull from the sheet
with the data options.
 

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Thanks Tim!

OK, I've named the range against which I want to validate...

HOW do I enter that range name in the validation dialogue box again?

Thanks for this clarification...
 
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On 2002-03-26 14:44, Duane wrote:
Thanks Tim!

OK, I've named the range against which I want to validate...

HOW do I enter that range name in the validation dialogue box again?

Thanks for this clarification...

Activate the target cell, say, E2.
Activate the option Data|Validation.
Choose 'List' for Allow.
Enter as Source:

=RangeName

Click OK.
 
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