Seems pretty simple (easy) to me, how easy do you want it? Put it in a
function, and you have a one-liner.

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HTH

Bob

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"jrpfinch" wrote in message
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For the record, this is the only method found using a google search.
There must be a better way!

Dim mycel As Range
Dim vald As Variant
Set mycel = Range("D2")
On Error Resume Next
vald = mycel.Validation.Type
On Error GoTo 0
If vald < Empty Then
MsgBox "yes the cell have validation"
Else
MsgBox "no no, the cell is general."
End If


On 2 May, 10:48, jrpfinch wrote:
I would like to test if a cell is validated using a list. However,
the Validation property does not exist by default - it seems that only
validated cells have this property. The code below, therefore,
results in a "Application-defined or object-defined error" when you
change the value of a non-validated cell. I would be grateful to
know what the best way to run this test is. I guess you could use 'On
Error', although this seems hacky.

Many thanks

Jon

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)

If Target.Validation.Type = xlValidateList Then
MsgBox "Do something"
End If

End Sub