A data validation can only be used in a cell where the user enters the value into this cell. You can not use a data validation to check if the result of a formula is correct (in your sense).

Oct 1, 2020 · This type of reference cannot be used in a Data Validation formula. Change the reference to a single cell, or use the reference with a worksheet function, such as =SUM …

I am trying to create a data validation list in the same worksheet but, a different tab I am getting this message "this type of reference cannot be used in data validation formula" why is it that I

Here, A1 actually refers to the first cell in your selected range. Do not add the $ symbol to lock the cell reference in the formula. Once set up, all cells will apply the data validation without altering …

Jul 10, 2019 · 2.for Data validation select the table value >Go to Data tab Ruben >select Data validation >in validation criteria under Allow select list>under source enter =table name and …

Mar 1, 2018 · The list I'm attempting to create is based on an initial drop down list with source data (company names) that have been hard-entered into the source box of the data validation …

May 15, 2024 · Hi, I am creating dependent dropdown data validation. First I created a formula without Sort function and it works perfectly fine, in a normal Excel cell and in data validation as …

Jun 21, 2023 · You cannot use a table name in the source of data validation of type List. As a workaround, select the data body of the table (i.e. the table without its header row). Click in the …

Apr 30, 2020 · Hi i am used to using data validation. Recently I was typing a formula and it seemed as it was too long due that I was unable to keep writting it. The following formula is : …

Jan 27, 2023 · I created the formula below, which is meant to intelligently drive a drop down list based on user input in cell C2. My challenge is that it appears that the Source field in Data …