Creating drop-down lists in your spreadsheets is a great way to ensure that only certain information is entered into a cell.

Data validation is the foundation of creating drop-down lists in Excel. By setting up data validation rules, you can create lists that automatically update as your data changes.

Inserting Drop-Down Lists with Data Validation Once you have created named ranges for your lists, the next step is to insert the drop-down lists using Excel’s data validation feature.

How to create a drop-down list in Excel? In order to perform this operation, you will need at least two sheets open in your workbook: a working sheet and a blank sheet where you can compile your lists ...

Here's a quick tip for creating a Microsoft Excel drop down list from another tab.

Drop-Down-Menü in die Excel-Zelle am Mac einfügen Fertigt man eine Vorlagen-Tabelle für die spätere Bearbeitung an, braucht man manchmal eine Begrenzung der Eingaben nur an eine bestimmte Auswahl.

Follow the steps below to create a drop-down list using data validation in Excel. If you want to add a message pop up, you can click the Input Message tab and check the checkbox for “Show input ...

Data validation in Excel allows you to create drop-down menus right inside individual cells.

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

This illustrated walk-through (with a demo worksheet) shows how easy it is to create a multi-column search solution using validation lists and conditional formatting.