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Default Cell Format - Field Size

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I trying to create a cell for data entry "State". How's can I format the
cell so that cell only take 2 digits. Is there a option like Access call
"Field Size" that allow you to enter the number of charater ? Thanks

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check data-validation-setting and select text size

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Hi !

I trying to create a cell for data entry "State". How's can I format the
cell so that cell only take 2 digits. Is there a option like Access call
"Field Size" that allow you to enter the number of charater ? Thanks

Cathy

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Default Cell Format - Field Size

Assume cell is A2

Select A2
Click Data Validation,
Allow: Custom
Formula:
=AND(ISNUMBER(A2),LEN(A2)=2)
Click OK
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Hi !

I trying to create a cell for data entry "State". How's can I format the
cell so that cell only take 2 digits. Is there a option like Access call
"Field Size" that allow you to enter the number of charater ? Thanks

Cathy

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