How do I apply Excel data validation for text length to a column with EPPlus?

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I am using EPPlus with C# to create an excel file.

I want to put a data validation on a column to not except string longer than certain characters in its cells. Find the attached picture to better understand, what I mean.

Screen shot of the validation dialogue box

I can't find how to give the limitation. If someone has the solution or link to their valid documentaton. Please post it.

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This works for me:

var minLength = 1;
var maxLength = 4;
var textValidation = worksheet
    .DataValidations.AddTextLengthValidation("D:D");
textValidation.ShowErrorMessage = true;
textValidation.ErrorStyle = ExcelDataValidationWarningStyle.warning;
textValidation.ErrorTitle = "The value you entered is not valid";
textValidation.Error = string.Format(
    "This cell must be between {0} and {1} characters in length.",
    minLength, maxLength
);
textValidation.Formula.Value = minLength;
textValidation.Formula2.Value = maxLength;