How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

Remove all data validation from a cell in Excel with this free Excel macro. This is a great macro to use when you need to remove all data validation from cells in Excel. This removes drop down menus and lists, input messages, and all other data validation from a cell in Excel.

Below, there are two versions of this macro. The first version works on a specific hard-coded cell or range of cells in Excel while the second macro will work on any selected cell or range of cells within Excel.

To use the first macro, replace A1 with the cell reference or range of cells from which you want to remove data validation. The second macro does not need to be changed; simply select any cell or range of cells in Excel and run the second macro and it will work.

Where to install the macro:  Module

Excel Macro to Remove All Data Validation from a Specific Cell or Range of Cells in Excel

Sub Remove_Data_Validation_Cell() Range("A1").Validation.Delete End Sub

Excel Macro to Remove All Data Validation from a Selection of Cells in Excel

Sub Remove_Data_Validation_Selection() Selection.Validation.Delete End Sub


How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

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How to Install the Macro

  1. Select and copy the text from within the grey box above.

  2. Open the Microsoft Excel file in which you would like the Macro to function.

  3. Press "Alt + F11" - This will open the Visual Basic Editor - Works for all Excel Versions.  Or For other ways to get there, Click Here.

  4. On the new window that opens up, go to the left side where the vertical pane is located. Locate your Excel file; it will be called VBAProject (YOUR FILE'S NAME HERE) and click this.

  5. If the Macro goes in a Module, Click Here, otherwise continue to Step 8.

  6. If the Macro goes in the Workbook or ThisWorkbook, Click Here, otherwise continue to Step 8.

  7. If the Macro goes in the Worksheet Code, Click Here, otherwise continue to Step 8.

  8. Close the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor window and save the Excel file. When you close the Visual Basic Editor window, the regular Excel window will not close.

  9. You are now ready to run the macro.

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This tutorial will demonstrate how to remove a drop-down list in Excel and Google Sheets.

How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

If you have a drop-down list in Excel that is created using Data Validation, you may wish to remove it to allow the user to enter any information into the cell rather than what is just contained in the drop-down list.

Removing Data Validation

  1. To remove Data Validation, first select the cell that contains the drop-down list.

How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

  1. Then, in the Ribbon, select Data > Data Tools > Data Validation.

How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

  1. In the Settings tab, click Clear All, and then click OK.

How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

The drop-down list is removed from the selected cell.

Remove a Drop-Down List in Google Sheets

  1. Select the cell in Google Sheets that has the drop-down list in it.

How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

  1. In the Menu, select Data validation.

How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

  1. Click Remove validation.

How do I remove a validation formula in Excel?

The drop-down list is removed from the selected cell.

How do I remove a validation rule in Excel?

Select the cell with the drop-down list. If you have multiple cells with drop-down lists that you want to delete, you can use Ctrl+Left click to select them..
Click Data >Data Validation..
On the Settings tab, click Clear All..
Click OK..

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How do I remove Data Validation from a field?

Click the control whose data validation you want to remove. On the Format menu, click Data Validation. In the Data Validation dialog box, click the condition that you want to remove, and then click Remove.

How do you get rid of a formula in an Excel cell?

Select the cell or range of cells that contain the formula. Press Delete..
Click a cell in the array formula..
On the Home tab, in the Editing group, click Find & Select, and then click Go To..
Click Special..
Click Current array..
Press DELETE..