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I have created many spreadsheet for other users and have tried to set them
up, as much as possible, so they add their own information into cells so
they can be in the data validation from list drop down boxes. I have had to
go back and add more room in the data validation list because it was longer
than I expected.

Is there I way I can set up the data validation so the list they get will
grow when they add more to the list?

Thanks
Mark


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Hi Mark,

Try using a dynamic range for the Data Validation List.

For information on the use of dynamic ranges, see Debra Dalgleish's page on
dynamic ranges at:

http://www.contextures.com/xlNames01.html#Dynamic


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I have created many spreadsheet for other users and have tried to set them
up, as much as possible, so they add their own information into cells so
they can be in the data validation from list drop down boxes. I have had
to go back and add more room in the data validation list because it was
longer than I expected.

Is there I way I can set up the data validation so the list they get will
grow when they add more to the list?

Thanks
Mark



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mark hansen
 
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That did the trick, thanks for pointing me in that direction. I love the
web site, LOTS of great information and examples. Thanks for not only
helping, but pointing me to a great resource on the web.

Mark


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Hi Mark,

Try using a dynamic range for the Data Validation List.

For information on the use of dynamic ranges, see Debra Dalgleish's page
on dynamic ranges at:

http://www.contextures.com/xlNames01.html#Dynamic


---
Regards,
Norman



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I have created many spreadsheet for other users and have tried to set them
up, as much as possible, so they add their own information into cells so
they can be in the data validation from list drop down boxes. I have had
to go back and add more room in the data validation list because it was
longer than I expected.

Is there I way I can set up the data validation so the list they get will
grow when they add more to the list?

Thanks
Mark





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