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Is there a way to limit a column to 33 characters in length? We are using
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use data -- validation

Select on box allow: Text length
Data: Less than
Maximum 33

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"Wayne" escreveu:

Is there a way to limit a column to 33 characters in length? We are using
Excel 2003.

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Is there a way to limit a column to 33 characters in length? We are
using Excel 2003.

Thanks for any help.

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use data -- validation

Select on box allow: Text length
Data: Less than
Maximum 33


Be aware though, that data validation works only for typed-in values.
Somebody can paste in a value that violates the limit.
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