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I have two columns within a custom list which are check boxes (yes/no). I need to ensure either one of those check boxes are selected so trying to utilize sharepoint validation settings. It seems like a simple formula but it is not working for me, please help me with this syntax. =IF([checkbox1]='false')AND([checkbox2]='false') --- this returns syntax error

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  • It was my understanding that column validation could not reference other columns
    – Eric Alexander
    Sep 17, 2013 at 21:52
  • At list settings level, under validation settings, we can refer any of the columns within that list right? i am trying to put the syntax over there to make sure at least one of those check boxes are selected.
    – svs
    Sep 18, 2013 at 11:49
  • Ah yes, you can do that at the list level, for some reason I was assuming you were trying at the column level. I don't think you can use the And operator.
    – Eric Alexander
    Sep 18, 2013 at 15:15

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At least one can be selected:

=OR([checkbox1],[checkbox2])

Both must be selected:

=AND([checkbox1],[checkbox2])

Only one can be selected:

=AND(OR([checkbox1],[checkbox2]),NOT(AND([checkbox1],[checkbox2])))
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