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Bernina27
 
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I have data validated cells in my worksheet. The input message appears in the
same place on the screen no matter which cell you are in. Can you set the
message box to appear always to the left, right, above or below your data
validated cell? When you use your mouse to scroll down the input message
box stays exactly in the same spot on the screen. Thanks,
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Hi Bernina,

I do not think that the position of the data validation message can be
controlled

You may, however, wish to look at Debra Dalgleish's download files at:

http://www.contextures.com/excelfiles.html

The Data Validation files include an 'Input Message in Textbox' file which
demonstrates the use of a textbox to display an input message. The size,
position and formatting of the textbox can be controlled.


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I have data validated cells in my worksheet. The input message appears in
the
same place on the screen no matter which cell you are in. Can you set the
message box to appear always to the left, right, above or below your data
validated cell? When you use your mouse to scroll down the input message
box stays exactly in the same spot on the screen. Thanks,



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Debra Dalgleish
 
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Normally, the input message will appear near the bottom right of the
active cell. However, if you move one of the messages, all messages will
appear in the same spot.

If you close, then reopen the workbook, the messages should go back to
their original positions.

Bernina27 wrote:
I have data validated cells in my worksheet. The input message appears in the
same place on the screen no matter which cell you are in. Can you set the
message box to appear always to the left, right, above or below your data
validated cell? When you use your mouse to scroll down the input message
box stays exactly in the same spot on the screen. Thanks,



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