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Can you freeze a result in a cell?
Here's the dilemma:
I have a list validation in H7. You can choose from 6 different text values. Below, in H8, I would like to respond "true" (or yes) if a certain 1 of the 6 text values is EVER selected, and then not be changed by anyone else. For instance, if the "flagged" value is "blue", and a user ever selects blue from the drop-down list in H7, can I create an argument that populates H8 with "True"? And keep it as true forever, even if you go and change H7 to another value. Hope this makes sense. Thanks sirs and madams! Jacob |
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Hi!
You *COULD* do this using an intentional circular reference but you should wait until someone posts a VBA solution which would be the best way to go. Biff "jacob" wrote in message oups.com... Here's the dilemma: I have a list validation in H7. You can choose from 6 different text values. Below, in H8, I would like to respond "true" (or yes) if a certain 1 of the 6 text values is EVER selected, and then not be changed by anyone else. For instance, if the "flagged" value is "blue", and a user ever selects blue from the drop-down list in H7, can I create an argument that populates H8 with "True"? And keep it as true forever, even if you go and change H7 to another value. Hope this makes sense. Thanks sirs and madams! Jacob |
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Well, I see no other replies, so:
Goto ToolsOptionsCalculation tab. Check Iteration In two out of the way cells, say AA1 and AB1 enter these formulas: AB1 =--(H7="blue") AA1 =MAX(AA1,AB1) Now, in H8 enter this formula: =IF(AA1=1,TRUE,"") If "blue" is ever selected from the drop down, H8 will return TRUE and NEVER change! Biff "Biff" wrote in message ... Hi! You *COULD* do this using an intentional circular reference but you should wait until someone posts a VBA solution which would be the best way to go. Biff "jacob" wrote in message oups.com... Here's the dilemma: I have a list validation in H7. You can choose from 6 different text values. Below, in H8, I would like to respond "true" (or yes) if a certain 1 of the 6 text values is EVER selected, and then not be changed by anyone else. For instance, if the "flagged" value is "blue", and a user ever selects blue from the drop-down list in H7, can I create an argument that populates H8 with "True"? And keep it as true forever, even if you go and change H7 to another value. Hope this makes sense. Thanks sirs and madams! Jacob |
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That is a neat trick! And it solves my quandry.
However, I fear (as you hinted at earlier) it may only be a temporary fix. If I send this excel document (containing the below loop) will other users have to check the iteration box under Options for it to display/work correctly? If so, you're right, I will need a VBA. Jacob Biff wrote: Well, I see no other replies, so: Goto ToolsOptionsCalculation tab. Check Iteration In two out of the way cells, say AA1 and AB1 enter these formulas: AB1 =--(H7="blue") AA1 =MAX(AA1,AB1) Now, in H8 enter this formula: =IF(AA1=1,TRUE,"") If "blue" is ever selected from the drop down, H8 will return TRUE and NEVER change! Biff "Biff" wrote in message ... Hi! You *COULD* do this using an intentional circular reference but you should wait until someone posts a VBA solution which would be the best way to go. Biff "jacob" wrote in message oups.com... Here's the dilemma: I have a list validation in H7. You can choose from 6 different text values. Below, in H8, I would like to respond "true" (or yes) if a certain 1 of the 6 text values is EVER selected, and then not be changed by anyone else. For instance, if the "flagged" value is "blue", and a user ever selects blue from the drop-down list in H7, can I create an argument that populates H8 with "True"? And keep it as true forever, even if you go and change H7 to another value. Hope this makes sense. Thanks sirs and madams! Jacob |
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Hi!
That setting stays with the file. I'm surprised that nobody has chimed in with a "proper" solution. You should repost this in the Programming forum for the best solution. Biff "jacob" wrote in message oups.com... That is a neat trick! And it solves my quandry. However, I fear (as you hinted at earlier) it may only be a temporary fix. If I send this excel document (containing the below loop) will other users have to check the iteration box under Options for it to display/work correctly? If so, you're right, I will need a VBA. Jacob Biff wrote: Well, I see no other replies, so: Goto ToolsOptionsCalculation tab. Check Iteration In two out of the way cells, say AA1 and AB1 enter these formulas: AB1 =--(H7="blue") AA1 =MAX(AA1,AB1) Now, in H8 enter this formula: =IF(AA1=1,TRUE,"") If "blue" is ever selected from the drop down, H8 will return TRUE and NEVER change! Biff "Biff" wrote in message ... Hi! You *COULD* do this using an intentional circular reference but you should wait until someone posts a VBA solution which would be the best way to go. Biff "jacob" wrote in message oups.com... Here's the dilemma: I have a list validation in H7. You can choose from 6 different text values. Below, in H8, I would like to respond "true" (or yes) if a certain 1 of the 6 text values is EVER selected, and then not be changed by anyone else. For instance, if the "flagged" value is "blue", and a user ever selects blue from the drop-down list in H7, can I create an argument that populates H8 with "True"? And keep it as true forever, even if you go and change H7 to another value. Hope this makes sense. Thanks sirs and madams! Jacob |
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