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How to require Cell Comment when selecting particular values in a drop down list?

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    Hi,

    I'm looking to require a cell comment when I select a certain value on a drop down list. My current values are P, A, T, UTO, NA. I want when I click A, T, or UTO, the add comment box pops up to add a comment to that cell, and if I do not add a comment, it does not allow me to choose that value.

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    Re: How to require Cell Comment when selecting particular values in a drop down list?

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    Re: How to require Cell Comment when selecting particular values in a drop down list?

    That is the idea. I would like to be able to do it with all of the drop down lists in that worksheet. They will all apply. I would also like it to act as a normal comment would if you just right clicked and inserted comment. I want it to appear when you hover over the cell, not always.

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    Re: How to require Cell Comment when selecting particular values in a drop down list?

    I would also like to be able to delete the comment?

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    Re: How to require Cell Comment when selecting particular values in a drop down list?

    So you want the comment to be required except when you delete it?

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    Re: How to require Cell Comment when selecting particular values in a drop down list?

    Actually, I kept looking over what you showed me, and doing research online, I figured out what I need for this portion of the worksheet. I have however posted a few more questions over at: https://www.excelforum.com/excel-gen...ml#post4828844

    Thank you for your help!

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