Syntax

expression.ErrorMessage

expression A variable that represents a Validation object.

Example

This example adds data validation to cell E5 and specifies both the input and error messages.

Visual Basic for Applications
With Range("e5").Validation .Add Type:=xlValidateWholeNumber, _ AlertStyle:= xlValidAlertStop, _ Operator:=xlBetween, Formula1:="5", Formula2:="10" .InputTitle = "Integers" .ErrorTitle = "Integers" .InputMessage = "Enter an integer from five to ten" .ErrorMessage = "You must enter a number from five to ten" End With
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