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Data Validation and Free Text

  1. 11-15-2010, 11:19 PM #1
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    Data Validation and Free Text

    Hi,

    Is there a way to have a data validation drop down menu but at the same time allowing users to enter free text as well.

    Is this possible ?

    Thanks in advance !
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  2. 11-15-2010, 11:42 PM #2
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    Re: Data Validation and Free Text

    in Data / Validation --- in error alert remove check mark in box -- show error alert after invalid data is entered
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  3. 11-15-2010, 11:55 PM #3
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    Re: Data Validation and Free Text

    grizzly6969,

    Thank you ! That worked like a charm ! Appreciate your time, effort and patience.
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  4. 06-17-2014, 03:33 PM #4
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    Smile Re: Data Validation and Free Text

    This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! I knew there had to be a way.
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  5. 01-22-2015, 11:03 AM #5
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    Re: Data Validation and Free Text

    Thx. excatly what i needed.
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