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How do i reference an external workbook for data validation?
I have followed the Office Assistant guidance but an error message appears
stating "you cannot reference cells in an external workbook". I couldn't make sense of the online help information regarding this error and wonder if anyone else can tell me how to get round it. Thanks. |
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How do i reference an external workbook for data validation?
You need a named range in the external WB for your list source.
See Debra Dalgleish's site for instructions. http://www.contextures.on.ca/xlDataVal05.html Note: both workbooks must be open in order to select from dropdown. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:51:02 -0700, Dex wrote: I have followed the Office Assistant guidance but an error message appears stating "you cannot reference cells in an external workbook". I couldn't make sense of the online help information regarding this error and wonder if anyone else can tell me how to get round it. Thanks. |
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How do i reference an external workbook for data validation?
check here
http://www.contextures.on.ca/xlDataVal05.html "Dex" wrote: I have followed the Office Assistant guidance but an error message appears stating "you cannot reference cells in an external workbook". I couldn't make sense of the online help information regarding this error and wonder if anyone else can tell me how to get round it. Thanks. |
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