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    Use the Sheet Name within the formula on Data Validation

    Hello! Is there a way for me to use the sheet name within the formula on Data Validation function? I tried the INDIRECT function but it is not working. Hope you can help me! Thank you!
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    Re: Use the Sheet Name within the formula on Data Validation

    Hello,

    One way:

    =OFFSET(INDIRECT("'"&C2&"'!B3"),,,100)

    Assuming you have 100 rows of data, adjust the red highlighted if not.

    It is better to create a dynamic named range then use that in the data validation source.
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    Re: Use the Sheet Name within the formula on Data Validation

    It worked! Thank you!
    Last edited by AliGW; 08-08-2020 at 03:07 AM. Reason: Please don't quote unnecessarily!

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