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drop down list accept data not from list at the time of copy paste

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    Hi all ,
    I am using Ms Excel,
    In my excel sheet i am creating drop down list(Combo box) using Data->Validation Option.
    It is work nice at the time of select the list box , and i am try to enter values
    not in the list , it shows error message.
    but I am copy and paste the data is not contains the list , the list box accept
    the pasted new data, i want how to avoid this problem,
    when i am paste some new data is not contains the list then it shows error message , how can i do this .
    eg : the list contains "one" , "two" , "three"
    when i was type "four" then it shows error , but i am copy "four" from some other cell and paste the listbox cell then its accept ,
    I hope i am explain my problem clearly,
    plz tell some solution to avoid this problem,
    Thanks in advance.

    With Regards,
    Ganesh Kumar.

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    Follow the instructions here

    http://www.j-walk.com/ss/excel/tips/tip98.htm
    Hope that helps.

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