Excel Data Validation For Beginners
Excel Data Validation For Beginners, Eliminate bad data by controlling the inputted data on your workbook!
Course Description
If you’ve ever had to clean up someone else’s messy Excel inputs, you know how frustrating and time-consuming it can be. This course will show you how to prevent that problem before it starts—by mastering Excel’s Data Validation feature.
Whether you’re working on shared reports, forms, dashboards, or data entry templates, knowing how to control what users can enter into your Excel workbooks is essential. In this course, you’ll learn how to build smart, error-proof spreadsheets that guide users and block incorrect entries automatically.
We’ll cover everything from basic validations to advanced techniques, including how to:
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Create rules for whole numbers, decimal ranges, and custom numeric logic
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Build dropdown lists with allowed values and make them dynamic
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Set date and time restrictions to enforce deadlines or schedules
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Apply text controls for input length, required formats, or restricted characters
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Use formulas to create custom data validation rules
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Deliver helpful, user-friendly error messages when someone enters the wrong data
By the end, you’ll be able to design workbooks that not only look clean and professional but also keep your data reliable—even when multiple people are entering information.
Whether you’re a business analyst, project manager, finance officer, admin assistant, or anyone who uses Excel in a collaborative setting, these skills will help you take control of your data and reduce costly mistakes.
