Debra;
However, Data Validation allows users to use the Delete key to clear a
cell in other circumstances.

Your scenario is the experience I'm having and, I take it, is "by design".
(As this is part of a template using VBA I can edit for the condition on my own, so it's
not a problem.)

I'm a wiser person thanks to you.
Much obliged.
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Regards;
Rob
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