Combine IF statement with validation list

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DJS - 17 Aug 2011 à 20:10
rizvisa1 Posts 4478 Registration date Thursday 28 January 2010 Status Contributor Last seen 5 May 2022 - 18 Aug 2011 à 18:00
Hello,

I have set up a spreadsheet with a data validation list in cell A1

Option_1
Option_2


If Option_1 is chosen I want cell B1 to return the value "Not applicable"

If Option_2 is chosen I want cell B2 to allow the user to choose from a second drop down list.

I have no problem creating a validation list based on a previous list by using =INDIRECT(A1), but I don't know how to combine this with option 1



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TrowaD Posts 2921 Registration date Sunday 12 September 2010 Status Contributor Last seen 27 December 2022 555
18 Aug 2011 à 10:15
Hi DJS,

What do you mean by "combine this with option 1"?

A1: Contains drop down list.
B1: Contains IF formula to display either "Not applicable" or "".
B2: Contains drop down list based on value in A1.

Could you explain in a different or more detailed way?

Best regards,
Trowa
rizvisa1 Posts 4478 Registration date Thursday 28 January 2010 Status Contributor Last seen 5 May 2022 766
18 Aug 2011 à 18:00
why not have another list with just one value of ""Not applicable" ?