Data Validation based on Cell Contents

What's the purpose of the validation list? How is it used prior to the date being entered into F2?

Firstly, thank you both for your quick responses....

AliGW: I run weekly scans, the DV list is a strike option. Listed is Strike 1, Strike 2 & Strike 3. Coloumn F is the date that I close the ticket. I want the system to overwrite the DV list and automatically add 'Cleared' when I enter the close date in column F.

JohnTopley: I want the word 'Cleared' to appear automatically overwriting whatever is in the column G cell, although your suggestion works if I wanted to DV lists, it doesn't work for what I want it to do - thank you.

Will you please attach a sample Excel workbook? We are not able to work with or manipulate a picture of one and nobody wants to have to recreate your data from scratch.

1. Make sure that your sample data are REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

2. Make sure that your desired results are also shown (mock up the results manually).

3. Make sure that all confidential data is removed or replaced with dummy data first (e.g. names, addresses, E-mails, etc.).

4. Try to avoid using merged cells as they cause lots of problems.

Unfortunately the attachment icon doesn't work at the moment, so to attach an Excel file you have to do the following: just before posting, scroll down to Go Advanced and then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Now follow the instructions at the top of that screen.

Please pay particular attention to point 2 (above): without an idea of your intended outcomes, it is often very difficult to offer appropriate advice.

Agreed.

Mowens74 - would you like me to move the thread for you?