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    excel data validation for NAME

    I am trying to create a data validation rule for NAME attribute. My conditions are::

    1. it should be text and may also contain "." and space.
    2. length of name should be greater than 5 but less than 85 characters
    3. the cell should not be blank


    I have created a validation rule, but when I insert text of length greater 5 say 6 or 10 its showing error. I think my rule is mistake. Please help!
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    It is not working as expected.

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    Re: excel data validation for NAME

    Please try

    =AND(ISTEXT(B2),LEN(B2)>=5,LEN(B2)<=85,ISNUMBER(FIND(".",B2)))

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    Re: excel data validation for NAME

    Quote Originally Posted by Bo_Ry View Post

    =AND(ISTEXT(B2),LEN(B2)>=5,LEN(B2)<=85,ISNUMBER(FIND(".",B2)))
    With this formula, I have to enter "." in every entry. But I need "." as optional value i.e. Jone kim and Jonie. kim both should be valid entry. How can I do this? Thank You!!!
    Last edited by jone kim; 03-12-2019 at 05:14 AM. Reason: added

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    Re: excel data validation for NAME

    remove the find("."

    =AND(ISTEXT(B2),LEN(B2)>=5,LEN(B2)<=85)

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