Data validation issue with multiple columns

[HFST04]

I need something that forces a 2nd response if the word Other is chosen from
a drop down.

A B C
Name Reason Note
-----------------------------------------
Jim complete
Bob Other left early

If the response is anything but other then no note is required, but I want
to require something added to the notes if other is selected. A and B are
validation drop downs and C is a free form notes column.
Thanks

 

[Roger Govier]

HI

You will need some VBA code to achieve this

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim tr As Long, tc As Long, note As String
tr = Target.Row
tc = Target.Column
If tr = 1 Then Exit Sub
If tc <> 2 Then Exit Sub
If Target <> "other" Then Exit Sub
Application.EnableEvents = False
note:
note = InputBox("Enter Note")
If note = "" Then GoTo note:
Cells(tr, 3) = note
' remove this next line if you don't want to be taken to the next row
Cells(tr + 1, 1).Activate
Application.EnableEvents = True

End Sub

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