Learn how to create a drop-down list using Data Validation in Excel. Data Validation limits the type of data that can be entered into a cell.

Excel’s data validation feature offers an efficient way to perform a variety of tasks. This collection of techniques demonstrates several handy ways to put data validation to work.

The Data Validation window that pops up allows you to set your criteria in many ways. For our example, choose Whole Number for Allow:, greater than or equal to for Data:, and -700 for Minimum:.