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How to add error text to a dependant field?

I created a field that is dependent on a picklist. How do I make it required and show an error message when it is enabled but left blank? 
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Lokesh KumarLokesh Kumar
HI Lori,

Ohhkk !!
  
AND( ISPICKVAL(Type_of_Medical_Position__c , "Medical"), ISPICKVAL(Medical_Position__c  ,""))

Change your field name accordingly :) 

Thanks
Lokesh

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Lokesh KumarLokesh Kumar
Hi Lori,

You have to write a Validation Rule to achieve this.
  
AND( LEN(TEXT(your_1st_piclist_field)) > 0, ISPICKVAL(Dependant_Field,""))
let me know if this works for you.

-Lokesh
 
leluttrellleluttrell
Hi Lokesh. I only want it to show the error message if a specific selection is chosen in the picklist field. So for example, if Bid Defense is chosen in my picklist field, I want my dependent field to enable, then an error message to appear if that dependent field is left blank. Do you know what validation rule would work for this scenario? 
Lokesh KumarLokesh Kumar
HI Lori,

Ohhkk !!
  
AND( ISPICKVAL(Type_of_Medical_Position__c , "Medical"), ISPICKVAL(Medical_Position__c  ,""))

Change your field name accordingly :) 

Thanks
Lokesh
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leluttrellleluttrell
That worked! Thanks for all of your help. 
Lokesh KumarLokesh Kumar
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