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Data validation list from table
Is it possible to create a data validation list using a table for the list?
I can change sheets and select a range in the colum, but if the data in the table increased then the formula would have to be adjusted every time. |
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The short answer is Yes. If you want to have your validation list in another sheet, you have to name the range and then in Source field enter the name refering to the validation table. Include a number of empty fields in your named range and check Ignore blank in the Data Validation window. Best regards, Per "Jon" skrev i meddelelsen ... Is it possible to create a data validation list using a table for the list? I can change sheets and select a range in the colum, but if the data in the table increased then the formula would have to be adjusted every time. |
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Hi Jon,
http://www.contextures.com/xlNames01.html#Dynamic This link describes how to create Dynamic Named Ranges, which means that you can add data to your list, and have the Named Range expand to include the new data. You can then use that Named Range in your validation. Note: Your list data must be contiguous ie no blanks, for the dynamic thingy to work properly. Regards - Dave. |
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You misunderstand the purpose of "ignore blanks" Blank Cells in Source List If the source list is a named range that contains blank cells, users may be able to type any entry, without receiving an error message. To prevent this: Select the cell that contains a data validation list Choose Data|Validation On the Settings tab, remove the check mark from the Ignore blank box. Click OK Note: If the source list contains blank cells, and is a range address, e.g. $A$1:$A$10, it will block invalid entries with Ignore blank on or off. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:06:52 +0200, "Per Jessen" wrote: Hi The short answer is Yes. If you want to have your validation list in another sheet, you have to name the range and then in Source field enter the name refering to the validation table. Include a number of empty fields in your named range and check Ignore blank in the Data Validation window. Best regards, Per "Jon" skrev i meddelelsen ... Is it possible to create a data validation list using a table for the list? I can change sheets and select a range in the colum, but if the data in the table increased then the formula would have to be adjusted every time. |
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Maybe check out Debra's site for creating dynamic named ranges so's blank cells are not included. http://www.contextures.on.ca/xlNames01.html#Dynamic And this page may help. http://www.contextures.on.ca/xlDataVal13.html Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:06:52 +0200, "Per Jessen" wrote: Hi The short answer is Yes. If you want to have your validation list in another sheet, you have to name the range and then in Source field enter the name refering to the validation table. Include a number of empty fields in your named range and check Ignore blank in the Data Validation window. Best regards, Per "Jon" skrev i meddelelsen ... Is it possible to create a data validation list using a table for the list? I can change sheets and select a range in the colum, but if the data in the table increased then the formula would have to be adjusted every time. |
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Thank you for your responses, I forgot to mention I was using 07 :( Not sure
how much it matters, I will search to see where MS moved the name feature with 07 hopefully they didnt change that functionality too much. "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message ... Jon Maybe check out Debra's site for creating dynamic named ranges so's blank cells are not included. http://www.contextures.on.ca/xlNames01.html#Dynamic And this page may help. http://www.contextures.on.ca/xlDataVal13.html Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:06:52 +0200, "Per Jessen" wrote: Hi The short answer is Yes. If you want to have your validation list in another sheet, you have to name the range and then in Source field enter the name refering to the validation table. Include a number of empty fields in your named range and check Ignore blank in the Data Validation window. Best regards, Per "Jon" skrev i meddelelsen .. . Is it possible to create a data validation list using a table for the list? I can change sheets and select a range in the colum, but if the data in the table increased then the formula would have to be adjusted every time. |
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Hi Gordon,
Thanks for clarifying that. Regards, Per "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca skrev i meddelelsen ... Per You misunderstand the purpose of "ignore blanks" Blank Cells in Source List If the source list is a named range that contains blank cells, users may be able to type any entry, without receiving an error message. To prevent this: Select the cell that contains a data validation list Choose Data|Validation On the Settings tab, remove the check mark from the Ignore blank box. Click OK Note: If the source list contains blank cells, and is a range address, e.g. $A$1:$A$10, it will block invalid entries with Ignore blank on or off. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:06:52 +0200, "Per Jessen" wrote: Hi The short answer is Yes. If you want to have your validation list in another sheet, you have to name the range and then in Source field enter the name refering to the validation table. Include a number of empty fields in your named range and check Ignore blank in the Data Validation window. Best regards, Per "Jon" skrev i meddelelsen .. . Is it possible to create a data validation list using a table for the list? I can change sheets and select a range in the colum, but if the data in the table increased then the formula would have to be adjusted every time. |
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