Excel 2016: Data Validation in Depth

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Free Online Course: Excel 2016: Data Validation in Depth provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Excel 2016: Data Validation in Depth is taught by Dennis Taylor.

Overview
  • Learn how to use the data validation tools in Excel 2016 to control how users input data into workbooks and ensure data is entered consistently and accurately.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Using the exercise files
    1. Controlling the Limits of Numeric Data
    • Whole number vs decimal limitations
    • Using the Input Message box
    • Using the Error Alert tab
    2. Setting Up Drop-Down Lists
    • Creating drop-down lists
    • List location and order
    • Multitiered lists
    3. Date Controls
    • Date limitations with basic controls
    • Date limitations using formulas
    4. Time Controls
    • Time limitations with basic controls
    • Time limitations using formulas
    5. Text Length Controls
    • Text length limitations with basic controls
    • Text length limitations using formulas
    6. Specialized Custom Formula Controls
    • Requiring entries to be unique
    • Locating cells with data validation rules
    • Identifying cells that violate data validation rules
    • Data validation shortcomings
    Conclusion
    • Goodbye