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I am trying to limit the number of hours that my employees can log. How do I
prevent the total of 3 cells from exceeding 80 hours. I tried to limit it
through the validation menu, but I have been unable to figure it out. (By the
way, they can log in decimals, not just whole numbers).
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Try this...

Data Validation
Allow: Custom
Formula: =SUM($A1:$C1)<=80

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I am trying to limit the number of hours that my employees can log. How do
I
prevent the total of 3 cells from exceeding 80 hours. I tried to limit it
through the validation menu, but I have been unable to figure it out. (By
the
way, they can log in decimals, not just whole numbers).



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