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Ian_Sparks2020
Copper Contributor
Feb 12, 2019

Data Validation in excel

Hi,

I wonder if anyone can help me.

I am creating a spreadsheet for data entry and as this will be used by multiple persons l am restricting from of the fields by using data Validation lists.

What l am now asking for assistance with is what if scenarios for example:

1. In column a data validation list exists with the options Yes and No.

2. n the next column, If option Yes is selected then his prefills with N/A, but at the same time if No is selected then the user can enter data (in free text).

 

Can anyone help me?

Thanks

Tina

 

excel

1 Reply

  • Rich99's avatar
    Rich99
    Iron Contributor
    Feb 13, 2019
    Tina, You could use this formula, =IF(B2="Yes","N/A","Enter Data Here") it would mean the user overwrites the formula. If you didn't want that then you would need to write a macro to enter the N/A pre-fill.

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