» Validating Text Entries in Excel 2007

CATEGORY - Excel Editing VERSION - Microsoft Excel 2007

To validate text entries:

1. Select a range of cells.
2. Select Data -> Data Validation (in Data Tools Group).
3. Select Settings -> Allow -> Custom.
4. In the Formula box, enter the following formula:
=IsText (A1)
where A1 is the first cell in the range.
5. Click OK.
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