how to make number unique in Excel column?
 

I am entering a long list of ID numbers. Can I get Excel to reject ID if it
has already been used?

Bob, you can use data validation to keep people from putting duplicate
numbers in a column, select column A, data, validation, custom, formula: =
COUNTIF($A:$A,A1)<2
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Paul B
Always backup your data before trying something new
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Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
Using Excel 2002 & 2003


"Bob" wrote in message
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I am entering a long list of ID numbers. Can I get Excel to reject ID if
it
has already been used?

Brilliant, many thanks Paul B. I owe you a drink.

Bob


"Paul B" wrote:

Bob, you can use data validation to keep people from putting duplicate
numbers in a column, select column A, data, validation, custom, formula: =
COUNTIF($A:$A,A1)<2
--
Paul B
Always backup your data before trying something new
Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it
Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
Using Excel 2002 & 2003


"Bob" wrote in message
...
I am entering a long list of ID numbers. Can I get Excel to reject ID if
it
has already been used?