This article will teach you how to create drop-down lists in Microsoft Excel using a feature called Data Validation. When applied, the Data Validation function serves to restrict data that can be ...

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

Microsoft Excel can save you time in lots of little ways, like adding a drop-down list to cells so that only pre-written text can be entered.

To create a drop-down list, select cell where you want it to be (in this case, cell I2), and in the Data tab on the ribbon, click "Data Validation" in the drop-down option with the same name.

How to Create Pulldowns in Excel. You can create a pull-down menu in Microsoft Excel 2010 by configuring a list of values in the Data Validation menu.

Drop-down lists in Excel let you create a list of valid choices that you can select for a given field. We'll show you how to use tables, named ranges, formulas, data validation, and table styles.

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

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.

Create a List of Choices for the Drop-Down Menu (Optional) Click on a blank cell in the worksheet. You can also use a separate worksheet in the same workbook.