Remove data validation in Google Sheets
Remove data validation from B2:B4 while keeping the existing text values unchanged.
Verified by PhilisAbout 60 secondsRemove data validation from B2:B4 while keeping the existing text values unchanged.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Remove data validationRemove data validation from B2:B4 while keeping the existing text values unchanged.
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
B2:B4 contains no data-validation rules.
Common mistake
Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.
Troubleshooting
Re-select B2:B4 and repeat the final action. B2:B4 contains no data-validation rules.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Task | Status |
| Prepare brief | Open |
| Review draft | Closed |
| Publish update | Open |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Remove data validation. Remove data validation from B2:B4 while keeping the existing text values unchanged.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- B2:B4 contains no data-validation rules.