The data entry process involves the possibility of incorrect
information input - we're all human and can make mistakes. One such option -
extra spaces. Someone puts their by chance, someone - even intentionally. But
in any case, even an extra space will be a problem for you at a later time
during the entered information.
Additional "charm” that they have not seen, though, if you
really want it, can be made visible by using a macro.
How do we avoid this - highlight incorrectly entered data directly
in the process of data entry, rapidly signaling an error to the user.
To do this, use the Conditional Formatting:
1. Select the cells where we need to check extra spaces.
2. From the Home tab, click Conditional Formatting - New Rule.
3. Select the type of the rule right to use a formula to determine
the formatted cells and type
in the following formula:
=TRIM(A1)<>A1
The TRIM function removes extra spaces from text. If the
original contents of the current cell are not "trimmed" by using the
TRIM function, then in the cell have extra spaces. Then fill a color input
fields that can be selected by clicking on Format (Format).
