Re: Validation of User Data Entry of Excel Range Address

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From: Ragdyer (RagDyer_at_cutoutmsn.com)
Date: 09/05/04


Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 13:57:04 -0700

This worked for me:

=AREAS(INDIRECT(G3))>0

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HTH,
RD
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"Rick Grieser" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I am trying to use Excel's Data Validation feature to
> validate whether or not a user has entered a valid excel
> range address.  Does anyone know the proper validation
> formula?
>
> Ex.  User Data Enters A3:B4 into Cell G3.  The validation
> feature would allow the data entry into Cell G3.
>
> User Data Enters A3:XX7 into Cell G3.  the validation
> feature would NOT allow the data entry into Cell G3 since
> XX7 is an invalid range address.
>
> Thanks for your help.

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