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    Data Validation Range for a List based on value of neighbouring cell >0

    Hello. I have usually been able to find my answer by an internet search, but have failed with this one.

    I have this table ('Meta' table):

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    I want to make a dropdown in the column of another table ('Prospects' table). I understand that I need to use Data Validation -> List to achieve this. For the List range I want to select cells from the first column of the Meta table but only if the value in the second column (in its row) is >0. (Both tables are on different sheets in the same workbook.)

    I tried to explain to Google and Bing what I needed but I just couldn't word it concisely enough to get the answer I needed.
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    Re: Data Validation Range for a List based on value of neighbouring cell >0

    We can't edit a picture. Please upload an Excel file.
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    Re: Data Validation Range for a List based on value of neighbouring cell >0

    My file contains a lot of personal information, contact details, financial information, etc., for a charity. That is why I did not upload it.

    All I need is someone to tell me which formula, or combination of formulas I need to use to achieve my aim. I will look up the syntax and work out how to implement it.

    I posted the pictures because I was struggling to explain what I wanted to achieve in words. Sorry!

    Thanks!

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    Re: Data Validation Range for a List based on value of neighbouring cell >0

    You created something to show as a picture. THAT would have been sufficient as a sample file. We do not need/want to see your REAL sheet.

    So try this (I had to recreate YOUR sample for you).
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    Re: Data Validation Range for a List based on value of neighbouring cell >0

    Glenn. I am genuinely sorry that I managed to make this more difficult than it needed to be. I took my pictures as screenshots from within the file I referred to. I now understand that I could help others by recreating what I need in a new excel file and posting that. In future I will do so.

    Thank you so much for providing a workable solution for me to implement. Love it!

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    Next time, though... do consider making a SMALL sample file.

    You're welcome. Thanks for letting us know that you got an answer.




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    Re: Data Validation Range for a List based on value of neighbouring cell >0

    I am having a problem entering this:

    =FILTER(Meta!$G$9:$T$9, Meta!$G$28:$T$28>0)

    As the List range in Data Validation. I get the error "The formula you entered is not valid".

    Have I done anything obviously wrong, or is there another step required to make this work as a list range for Data Validation?

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    Re: Data Validation Range for a List based on value of neighbouring cell >0

    OK. I didn't really explain too well (or indeed at all...). Put that formula somewhere. Say in Meta, Z1. Then in DV use =Meta!$Z$1# as the list. DO NOT omit the $ or Excel will probably jump to somewhere crazy.

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    Re: Data Validation Range for a List based on value of neighbouring cell >0

    Many thanks.

    That little # is pretty clever. Thank you for the solution.

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