Use data validation with a type of Cuustom and a formula of

=LEN(C2)=8

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HTH

Bob

"Igneshwara reddy" wrote in
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Hi,

I have to limit the characters in a cell, for Ex:

In C2 the characters should only be 8 characters and not more than or
lesser
than.
Even though if i try to use more than 8 characters it should not allow me
to
do that.

Please help me out in this,

Regards,
Igneshwara reddy.