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Default msgbox for invalid data

Probably an easy question for the experts.
How can I create a MsgBox that would pop up to inform a user that they are
trying to enter data that is not allowed under the current condition?

Example:

Col A: Col B: Col C:
Day of week Status that day Hours of Regular Pay

Mon 8/7 Regular 8
Tues 8/8 Regular 8
Wed 8/9 Sick <<<<This cell (call it C5)
Thur 8/10 Sick is where I have the
Fri 8/11 Sick question

If the user types 8 in cell C5 above, I would like a MsgBox to pop up
because an employee can't get 8 hours of regular pay on a day they were coded
as out sick (cell B5). So under this scenario, only cells C3-C4 could
contain 8, cells C5-C7 should remain blank.

Any Ideas?
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Default msgbox for invalid data


Just use data validation like this:

Sub NumberVal()
Range("A1:D10").Select
With Selection.Validation
..Delete
..Add Type:=xlValidateWholeNumber, AlertStyle:=xlValidAlertStop,
_
Operator:=xlLessEqual, Formula1:="7"
..IgnoreBlank = True
..InCellDropdown = True
..InputTitle = ""
..ErrorTitle = "Invalid Data Entry"
..InputMessage = ""
..ErrorMessage = "You must enter a number either 7 or below!"
..ShowInput = True
..ShowError = True
End With
End Sub

Change the range to suit!

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Simon


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