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What is a unique constraint?

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Hi Tyro,
Unique mean that every value in the specified excel column should be
unique. like we do in the databases.

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.. Unique mean that every value in the specified excel column should be
unique. like we do in the databases.


If you mean, to ensure no duplicates in an input col ..

Assume that inputs will be done in A1 down
Select col A, click Data Validation,
Allow: Custom
Formula: =COUNTIF(A:A,A1)<2
Click OK
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Thanks a lot Max it worked.

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"Basit" wrote:
.. Unique mean that every value in the specified excel column should be
unique. like we do in the databases.


If you mean, to ensure no duplicates in an input col ..

Assume that inputs will be done in A1 down
Select col A, click Data Validation,
Allow: Custom
Formula: =COUNTIF(A:A,A1)<2
Click OK
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