I am trying to do some data entry error checking using the data
validation custom box. I can't seem to get the syntax right. I want to
allow entry if the value the data is <C8 or = "out of service". The
Value of C8 is 35,000..Can anyone please help?

Thanks,
JC


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See if this works for you (for cell A1):
DataValidation
Allow: Custom
Formula: =OR(A1<$C$8,A1="out of service")
Click [OK]


Does that do what you want?

Ron


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Thanks Ron..works great


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Hi,
could you not use

validation allow: whole number between 0 and 35000.

HTH


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