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    Multiple Interdependent Cells

    Hello I have a question about making cells interdependent in Excel.

    I have 5 cells that should add up to 100% and 3 that can be manipulated by the user basically:

    A
    User Input 1
    User Input 2
    User Input 3
    10%
    39%

    In column B I have a whole bunch of formulas which are dependent on the percentages.

    I want to make it so that the user is forced to input something in User Input 1 and User Input 2. While, User Input 3 is dependent on User Input 2.

    So if the user puts in 20% for User Input 3, it takes the 20% from user INput 3 (effectively reducing user input 3). i want to make it so that if the total does not equal 100% there is an error, and if one input is negative that it will also display an error.

    input.xlsx

    this is kind of the idea
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    Re: Multiple Interdependent Cells

    Hi rcxtcx

    Possibly the reason that no one has replied is that they do not understand? I know I dont! (possibly an age thing?)

    What sort of dependency do you envisage that User Input 3 will have on User Input 2

    I think that my lack of understanding arises from my inability to see your starting position because in the spreadsheet you say "if Carl's division increases" - increases from what?

    Your request for error messages if the total does not equal 100% or if an input is minus is relatively easy (but meaningless if we do not get the concept correct!)

    Regards
    Alastair

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