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    Question Custom data validation??

    Hi All,

    I have an issue that i cannot solve using my small brain!!

    I have attached a sheet, which probably makes more sense.

    What i need to do is make sure users enter their domain\username and NOT just their username.

    I want it to not let them enter anything unless it has the domain, UK\, infront of their username. Their username could be any length.

    e.g. UK\jsmith is a valid entry, just jsmith is not

    Hence the reason why i went down the custom data validation route (but any other solutions would be greatly appreciated.

    I would just re-design the form personally but as i have just come onto a project late on there is no chance they will do this

    Anyway, thanks for your help in advance!!
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    Re: Custom data validation??

    Highlight A2:A100

    Data validation:

    Allow: Custom
    Formula: =ISNUMBER(SEARCH("uk\",A2))

    Add your custom error alert messages.
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    Thumbs up Re: Custom data validation??

    JBeaucaire, you are a genius!! It works a treat!

    And don't let anybody else tell you otherwise...

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    Re: Custom data validation??

    If that takes care of your need, please click EDIT in your original post, click GO ADVANCED and set the PREFIX box to SOLVED.

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