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To create a drop-down list in Excel, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the List of Items
Type the items you want in the drop-down list in a single column or row (e.g., in a range like A1:A5).
2. Select the Cell(s) for the Drop-Down List
Highlight the cell or range of cells where you want the drop-down list to appear.
3. Open Data Validation
Go to the Data tab on the ribbon.
Click Data Validation in the Data Tools group.
4. Configure Data Validation
In the Data Validation dialog box, go to the Settings tab.
Under Allow, select List.
In the Source field, enter the range containing the list items (e.g., =$A$1:$A$5), or type the items directly separated by commas (e.g., Option1, Option2, Option3).
Ensure the In-cell dropdown checkbox is checked.
5. Click OK
The drop-down list will now appear in the selected cells.
6. Optional: Add a Message or Error Alert
In the Input Message tab, add a message to guide users (optional).
In the Error Alert tab, customize the error message shown if invalid data is entered.
Example
If your list items are in Sheet1!A1:A5 and you want the drop-down in Sheet2!B1:B10:
Select Sheet2!B1:B10.
Open Data Validation and set Allow to List.
In the Source box, type =Sheet1!$A$1:$A$5.
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1. Prepare the List of Items
Type the items you want in the drop-down list in a single column or row (e.g., in a range like A1:A5).
2. Select the Cell(s) for the Drop-Down List
Highlight the cell or range of cells where you want the drop-down list to appear.
3. Open Data Validation
Go to the Data tab on the ribbon.
Click Data Validation in the Data Tools group.
4. Configure Data Validation
In the Data Validation dialog box, go to the Settings tab.
Under Allow, select List.
In the Source field, enter the range containing the list items (e.g., =$A$1:$A$5), or type the items directly separated by commas (e.g., Option1, Option2, Option3).
Ensure the In-cell dropdown checkbox is checked.
5. Click OK
The drop-down list will now appear in the selected cells.
6. Optional: Add a Message or Error Alert
In the Input Message tab, add a message to guide users (optional).
In the Error Alert tab, customize the error message shown if invalid data is entered.
Example
If your list items are in Sheet1!A1:A5 and you want the drop-down in Sheet2!B1:B10:
Select Sheet2!B1:B10.
Open Data Validation and set Allow to List.
In the Source box, type =Sheet1!$A$1:$A$5.