Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Other Types of Data Validation

This video tutorial explores various data validation techniques in Excel, including whole number, date, and text length validations. It demonstrates how to set conditions for valid inputs, provide user instructions, and customize error alerts. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of data validation in guiding users and ensuring data integrity, especially when sharing spreadsheets with others.

What is the primary benefit of using data validation for whole numbers in Excel?

• It allows users to enter any number they want.

• It provides guidance and instructions to users on what to enter.

• It automatically corrects any errors in the data.

• It hides the data from other users.

Which option should you select in data validation to ensure a number is between 1 and 7?

• Between

• Equal to

• Greater than

• Not equal to

When setting up date validation, what condition ensures the user is over 18?

• Date must be greater than December 31, 2004

• Date must be less than or equal to December 31, 2004

• Date must be equal to December 31, 2004

• Date must be not equal to December 31, 2004

What message should be displayed if a user enters a date indicating they are under 18?

• Please enter a valid date

• Date is incorrect

• You are not old enough

• Try again

How can you restrict input to exactly three characters in a cell?

• Use the 'Equal to' option in text length validation

• Use the 'Not equal to' option in text length validation

• Use the 'Greater than' option in text length validation

• Use the 'Less than' option in text length validation

What happens if you don't specify a custom error alert in text length validation?

• The input is accepted without validation

• A default error message is shown

• The cell is locked

• No error message is shown

What will be covered in the next lesson following this video?

• Spreadsheet sharing tips

• Data visualization techniques

• Custom data validation options

• Advanced Excel formulas