prevent duplicate entry for range of numbers 00001 to 99999 in ex.

[TK]

is there a way to prevent a duplicate entry for a range of numbers between
00001 and 99999 in column?

Thanks ... TK

 

[Jason Morin]

Although it has its limitations, Validation is one way:

1. Select the range.
2. Go to Data > Validation.
3. Under "Allow" select "Whole Number".
4. Fill in the "Min" with 0 and "Max" with 99999.

HTH
Jason
Atlanta, GA

 

[Peo Sjoblom]

Or use this technique since I doubt it will prevent duplicates

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/NoDupEntry.htm


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Regards,

Peo Sjoblom

 

[Gord Dibben]

TK

Chip Pearson shows you how using Data Validation

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/NoDupEntry.htm


Gord Dibben Excel MVP

 

[TK]

thanks for the link ... just what I needed ... TK