Question

Apply data validation rules to the selected cells to allow only decimal numbers less than 5.00 allow blank cells

Answer 1

To apply data validation allowing only decimal numbers less than 5.00 and blank cells, select the cells, go to 'Data' > 'Data Validation,' set the type to 'Decimal,' choose 'less than,' enter '5.00,' check 'Ignore blank,' and then click 'OK'.

Step-by-step explanation:

To apply data validation rules to selected cells in a spreadsheet software, allowing only decimal numbers less than 5.00 and to allow blank cells, follow these general steps:

1. Select the cells you want to apply the data validation to.
2. Go to the 'Data' tab, and click on 'Data Validation' in the 'Data Tools' group.
3. In the Data Validation dialog box, under the 'Settings' tab, choose 'Decimal' from the 'Allow' list.
4. In the 'Data' drop-down menu, select 'less than'.
5. Enter '5.00' in the 'Maximum' value box.
6. Check the box for 'Ignore blank' to allow blank cells.
7. Click 'OK' to apply the data validation rules.

With these steps, your selected cells will only accept decimal numbers less than 5.00 or blank entries.