Add data validation in Google Sheets
Add data validation to A2:A4 that accepts whole numbers from 1 through 10 and rejects invalid input.
Verified by PhilisAbout 60 secondsAdd data validation to A2:A4 that accepts whole numbers from 1 through 10 and rejects invalid input.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Add data validationAdd data validation to A2:A4 that accepts whole numbers from 1 through 10 and rejects invalid input.
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.
Expected result
A2:A4 has numeric data validation.
Common mistake
Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.
Troubleshooting
Re-select A2:A4 and repeat the final action. A2:A4 has numeric data validation.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Score |
| 8 |
| 6 |
| 9 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Add data validation. Add data validation to A2:A4 that accepts whole numbers from 1 through 10 and rejects invalid input.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- A2:A4 has numeric data validation.