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GetOperator

Returns the data validation operator.

Syntax​

expression.GetOperator();

expression - A variable that represents a ApiValidation class.

Parameters​

This method doesn't have any parameters.

Returns​

ValidationOperator

Example​

Read the comparison operator used in a cell's data validation rule in a spreadsheet.

// How do I find out which condition operator is applied to a validated cell in a spreadsheet?

// Determine whether a validation rule uses greater-than, between, or another comparison type in a spreadsheet.

let worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
let range = worksheet.GetRange("A1");
let validation = range.GetValidation();
validation.Add("xlValidateWholeNumber", "xlValidAlertStop", "xlGreater", 10);
let operator = validation.GetOperator();
worksheet.GetRange("B1").SetValue("Operator: " + operator);