How to use Data Validation for Excel Cells Data validation feature in Excel lets a user control what can be entered into a cell or provide a predefined list of acceptable entries to eliminate ...

Populating a dropdown with a dynamic list is easy thanks to Microsoft Excel’s UNIQUE() dynamic array function.

When you update this spreadsheet with new or different data, you won’t have to re-create the validation rule, but you will need to click Circle Invalid Data again. This tool would be useful to bring ...

Learn how to create a drop-down list in Excel without or with color using conditional formatting and data validation rules.

We’re going to combine the data validation control with the conditional formatting feature in order to apply a font color to the selected list value.

Set data validation If you want to insert different task priorities (High, Medium, or Low) and Status (Pending, Ongoing, Skipped, Completed) in your Excel sheet, you need to use Data validation.

The Data Validation feature in Excel 2013 offers a List option to confine selections in a cell to a preconfigured series of values.

Use data validation Data validation is like setting the group rules for your Excel cells. It ensures that only the right kind of data gets in and eliminates any errors or typos.