SetShowInput
Sets whether the data validation input message will be displayed.
Syntax
expression.SetShowInput(ShowInput);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiValidation class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShowInput | Required | boolean | Specifies whether to show input message. |
Returns
This method doesn't return any data.
Example
Control whether a validation input message appears when a cell is selected in a spreadsheet.
// How do I show or hide the hint message that guides users when they click a validated cell in a spreadsheet?
// Toggle the input prompt on so users see instructions before entering a value in a spreadsheet.
let worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
let range = worksheet.GetRange("A1");
let validation = range.GetValidation();
validation.Add("xlValidateWholeNumber", "xlValidAlertStop", "xlGreater", 10);
validation.SetInputTitle("Input Title");
validation.SetInputMessage("Please enter a number greater than 10");
validation.SetShowInput(true);
worksheet.GetRange("B1").SetValue("Input message will be shown");