How do I set up a text cell in Excel with restricted length?

J

JE McGimpsey

Choose Data/Validation; Allow: Text length; Data: less than or equal to;
Maximum: 16.

Note that this will not stop the user from entering more than 16
characters, but 17 or more will bring up an error dialog.
 
G

Gord Dibben

Data>Validation>Allow>Text Length

Minimum 0.....Maximum 16

Add your own Message if desired.


Gord Dibben Excel MVP
 
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