Use this formula:
=AND(A1<>"",A2<A1)
Make sure that the option for "Ignore Blank" is unchecked.
> I am looking for a formula to place in Data Validation / Custom so that an
> amount cannot be placed in cell a2 unless a1 has a value in it and the value
> in a2 must not exceed the value in cell a1.
Minor correction:
=AND(A1<>"",A2<=A1)
This will allow A2 to be equal to or less than A1, but not exceed.
> I am looking for a formula to place in Data Validation / Custom so that an
> amount cannot be placed in cell a2 unless a1 has a value in it and the value
> in a2 must not exceed the value in cell a1.
ollie - 17 May 2007 10:33 GMT
Hello Dom
I have tried the formula and it works great.
What would this world do without people like you
Thanks a lot
Regards
Ollie
> Minor correction:
>
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> > amount cannot be placed in cell a2 unless a1 has a value in it and the value
> > in a2 must not exceed the value in cell a1.