A common use of data validation is to create a drop-down list. Use it to restrict the type of data that users enter into an Excel cell.

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.

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.

To create a drop-down list in Excel, you will use the Data Validation feature. This feature enables you to set specific criteria for the data that can be entered into a cell.

How to base a data validation dropdown on an array in Excel Now we’re ready to create the data validation dropdown that will display the unique list in column H.

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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 ...

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