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CP053: Excel Data Validation for Dummies

Chandoo.org Podcast - Become Awesome in Data Analytics

Show Notes

In the 53rd session of Chandoo.org podcast, let’s talk about data validation.

What is in this session?

In this podcast,

What is data validation

How Excel DV compares with database & software DV?

Types of data validation rules

List & custom rules explained

Input & error messages

Alternatives to data validation

Enhancing data validation

Removing data validation rules

Homework problem for you

Resources & show notes

Listen to this session

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Resources for this podcast

Data validation introduction & examples:

Excel basics: How to add drop down box data validation rules?

Either-or condition as validation rule

Making data validations dynamic

VLOOKUP + Data validation = magic

Copy data validations using Paste Special, Remove them with Paste Special

Advanced validation examples:

Advanced data validation techniques (custom rules)

Unsorted, duplicate column as source

Mix conditional formatting with DV for awesome results

Data validation in play – case studies:

Invoice template using data validation

To do list with data validation

Additional resources:

Using form controls in Excel

Introduction to slicers

Data validation home work – your answer

Did you get the answer for homework? Please post your answers / explanations in the comments section.

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