# ValidationEnum
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Defines enumeration validation for attribute values. Allows specifying a list of permitted values and whether custom values beyond the enumerated list are allowed.

## Contents
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 ** Strict **   <a name="connect-Type-ValidationEnum-Strict"></a>
Boolean that defaults to false. When true, only values specified in the enum list are allowed. When false, custom values beyond the enumerated list are permitted.  
Type: Boolean  
Required: No

 ** Values **   <a name="connect-Type-ValidationEnum-Values"></a>
A list of predefined values that are allowed for this attribute. These values are always permitted regardless of the Strict setting.  
Type: Array of strings  
Required: No

## See Also
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For more information about using this API in one of the language-specific AWS SDKs, see the following:
+  [AWS SDK for C\$1\$1](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForCpp/connect-2017-08-08/ValidationEnum) 
+  [AWS SDK for Java V2](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForJavaV2/connect-2017-08-08/ValidationEnum) 
+  [AWS SDK for Ruby V3](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForRubyV3/connect-2017-08-08/ValidationEnum)