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  1. Create your form and click in one of the fill in boxes.

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  2. Click the Data Tab, then choose Data Validation.

    Data Tab in Microsoft Excel.Data Validation Button in Microsoft Excel.

  3. In the Data Validation Box, choose Input Message. Then type in some instructions that will help the reader with the form. Click OK. Your end result should show a yellow square with your instructions inside it.

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Section 6.3: How to Provide Clear Error Alerts

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  1. Choose a category you want an alert to appear for.

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  2. Go to the Data Tab, then click the Data Validation Button.

    Data Tab in Microsoft Excel.Data Validation Button with a green checkmark and red sign.

  3. In the Data Validation Settings Tab, change them to suit your needs. In Error Alert, type in a clear message on what has to be changed in the file in order to continue with the page.

    Data Validation box with settings tab open.Data Validation Box with Error Alert tab open.

  4. If the wrong information is typed into the box, your warning should appear.

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Now we have an error for birthdates. If someone types in a date before or after our age limit or an inaccurate date, they will be alerted. Remember, if an input field is required, the user must be alerted.

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