Variables

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Thu 8 May 2008, 16:40 Delegate Peter said...

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Variables

If you create a variable as an integer and try to define text in the variable will an error occur?

Sun 18 May 2008, 18:04 Trainer Alan said...

RE: Variables

Yes.

If you want to allow varying types of data in a variable, do not declare a type. It will then accept any data.

Excel tip:

Conditional formatting for cells that return text , not picked up by Go to command

If you have tried to format all cells containing text even those that display text as a result of a formula you may have had difficulty. As Go to command with constant selected does not pick up formulas that result in text.

Then try this. Select the range the formula cells appear in on your sheet. Format, select Conditional Formatting menu. In the dialog box under Condition 1, select "Formula Is" from drop down. Next to it in the Formula Box, enter the formula =Istext(A1. Click Format button , choose desired formatting settings and click OK. To go ahead and apply the conditional formatting click OK to accept

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Conditional formatting for cells that return text , not picked up by Go to command