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Default data validation to restrict input in cell based on value of cell above that cell

Hi all,

i am creating a spread sheet in which users are supposed to enter data
in one column. i want to add validation in such a way that user will
not be able to enter data in the say cell "C1" if he has not entered
value in cell "B1"i.e if "B1" is blank
Can anybody plz help

Thanks in advance

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A previous post by Debra Dalgleish
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Select cell A2
Choose DataValidation
Choose to Allow:Custom
In the Formula box, type: =A1<""
Remove the check mark from 'Ignore blank'
Click OK


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Hi all,

i am creating a spread sheet in which users are supposed to enter data
in one column. i want to add validation in such a way that user will
not be able to enter data in the say cell "C1" if he has not entered
value in cell "B1"i.e if "B1" is blank
Can anybody plz help

Thanks in advance

Regards
NC



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Default data validation to restrict input in cell based on value of cell above that cell

thanks rob

it works fine

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