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andrewfeenan
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Sep 16, 2022
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OFFSET Formula Error

Hi,   When typing the formula =OFFSET(PictureTable,,,,1) into the data validation pop-up formula box I get the formula error pop-up.    Does anyone know why?        
  • HansVogelaar's avatar
    Sep 16, 2022

    andrewfeenan 

    Unfortunately, you cannot use a table name in a data validation formula.

    Create a defined name, for example PictureTable1, that refers to =PictureTable.

    You can then use  =OFFSET(PictureTable1,,,,1)  in your data validation formula.