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Character limit in Excel 2000 2

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DrDan1

DrDan1

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Is there a way to limit the number of characters allowed in a cell?
 
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try DATA > VALIDATION
I think it works the same for 97 and 2000 ... it allows you to set the option TEXT LENGTH under the ALLOW dropdown

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Nikki
 
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Yes! Click Data->Validation->Settings and define your limits under 'Allow'.

Thanks

SPM
 
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Great. This helps a lot. Thanks guys.
 
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