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Ahmad Syafiq Roslan
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Sep 20, 2018
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Data validation

Hi all,

can you tech me how to use data validation wisely.

I know how to put validation max number on entry column.

but can i do it on sum table?

1)

exp : based on attachment file "capture"

what I fill = "quantity' & "unit price"

data I want valid = sum for 5 column on "total price " can't be more than 450(table sum is 482)

 

2)

exp : based on attachment file "d"

Row 1(QC) & Row 2(ASS) is total sum from other spreadsheet

Row 3 is total sum for row 1 and row 2.

can I put validation data on row 3 can't be more than budget?

 

really appreciate on help.

 

thank you,

  • Data validation can only be applied to data entered (not the resulting value in a cell, I think)..
    you can try Conditional formatting to check your result.
    HTH

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  • Hi may use validation with your formula to sum, like

    =IF(SUM(..)>[limit], "Over the budget", SUM(...))
    • Ahmad Syafiq Roslan's avatar
      Ahmad Syafiq Roslan
      Copper Contributor

      hi sergei,

      little bit confuse for "[]" symbol

      but thank you very much.

      awesome hahaa

  • Lorenzo Kim's avatar
    Lorenzo Kim
    Bronze Contributor
    Data validation can only be applied to data entered (not the resulting value in a cell, I think)..
    you can try Conditional formatting to check your result.
    HTH

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