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    Trouble using Data Validation/Custom to prevent entries based on text in another cell

    I'm attempting to use the Data Validation / Custom selection to do the following:

    If cell K7 = "EDLP" (EDLP is entered via a drop-down box), I don't want people to be able to enter data in cells T7,U7,V7,W7 ...and I want to remind them why with an error message if they try to enter data in those cells.

    If cell K7 is anything OTHER THAN "EDLP", they can - but don't have to - enter data in T7,U7,V7,W7.

    I can't seem to get this to work.

    I will also need to copy this formula down 1000 or so rows :-)

    Any feedback on getting this to work would be greatly appreciated. I've attached a file for you to see...

    Thanks again!
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    Re: Trouble using Data Validation/Custom to prevent entries based on text in another cell

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    Re: Trouble using Data Validation/Custom to prevent entries based on text in another cell

    Pl see attached file.
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    Re: Trouble using Data Validation/Custom to prevent entries based on text in another cell

    Thank you both!

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