I am preparing a spreadsheet in which I have to input names from A2:A200. Each name must be different. I would like to know if there is a function that automatically prevent me to duplicate a name in that column range. Thank you for your support.

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/NoDupEntry.htm
at Chip Pearson's site

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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy

"JorgeAE" wrote in message
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I am preparing a spreadsheet in which I have to input names from
A2:A200. Each name must be different. I would like to know if there is
a function that automatically prevent me to duplicate a name in that
column range. Thank you for your support.


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JorgeAE

Hi!

You can use data validation to do this.

Select the range A2:A200
Goto DataValidation
Allow: Custom
Formula: =COUNTIF(A$2:A$200,A2)<2
OK

Biff

"JorgeAE" wrote in message
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I am preparing a spreadsheet in which I have to input names from
A2:A200. Each name must be different. I would like to know if there is
a function that automatically prevent me to duplicate a name in that
column range. Thank you for your support.


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JorgeAE