Why have this data in an external workbook? Seems it has the potential for
confusion. In any event, here's some info on how INDIRECT works:
http://www.cpearson.com/excel/indirect.htm
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"Wally" wrote:
In cell A3 of workbook named €śJob Costs€ť, I have a drop down list referenced
from a different, opened, workbook named €śMaterials€ť. Data Validation on this
cell is; Allow - List, Source €“ (Several lists from workbook €śMaterials€ť such
as Aluminum,Wood).
In cell A4 of workbook €śJob Costs€ť, I would like to create another list that
looks at cell A3 and gives all the items for that chosen category. In Data
Validation, I have tried to use =INDIRECT($A3). This doesnt work unless the
lists (Aluminum, Wood) are in the same workbook.
What am I missing?