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    Data Validation - Look up a whole table rather than a selection

    Hi,

    I have a cell with data validation that I would like to look at table and be dynamic rather than a manual selection. So when I add to the list the data validation will reconise there are more options.

    Is this possible?

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    Re: Data Validation - Look up a whole table rather than a selection

    I would try to find a way to consolidate the table into one column, how much data are you talking about?
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    Re: Data Validation - Look up a whole table rather than a selection

    Hi Thanks for the reply.

    There isn't a lot of data, however I want other people to use the sheet and want it to be idiot proof if you know what I mean.

    So I have the data data which the validation looks to which is named 'Skills'. I want the user to be able to add to that list, then when they go back to the drop down list it appears there, so they don't have to go Data > Data Validation > List > Selection every time.

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    Re: Data Validation - Look up a whole table rather than a selection

    Hello Ben1985,

    There may be a few ways to sort this out, could you perhaps upload a sample Workbook?

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    Re: Data Validation - Look up a whole table rather than a selection

    SAMPLE.xlsx

    Hi,

    See attached.

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    Re: Data Validation - Look up a whole table rather than a selection

    Thank you Ben,

    If I understand the sample Workbook right, then the revised attached sample Workbook might do it for you.

    Please try it.

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    Re: Data Validation - Look up a whole table rather than a selection

    Thank you

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    Re: Data Validation - Look up a whole table rather than a selection

    Hello Ben1985,

    You are welcome, glad I could help.

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