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Data Validation custom formula to use as input mask type of option

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    Data Validation custom formula to use as input mask type of option

    Hello,

    Can anyone help me with creating a formula for the Data Validation "Custom" option so that users of a spreadsheet can only enter an 8 character numeric value?

    Example of a value: 10824528

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    Re: Data Validation custom formula to use as input mask type of option

    How about Settings:
    Allow: Whole Number
    between
    10000000
    and
    99999999
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    Re: Data Validation custom formula to use as input mask type of option

    That is perfect - no formula needed! Thank you

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