how to make a drop down list in excel
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Using a Drop Down ListAdd drop down lists in Excel to make data entry easier.
•Save time•Prevent errors•Restrict entries
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1. Type List of Items
Type a list of the items for the drop down list.
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2. Create a TableChange the list to a named table:
1. Select cell in list2. Click Insert tab3. Click Table
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2b. Create a TableCheck the Table settings
1. Check data range
2. Check mark for headers
3. Click OK
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3. Name the List DataCreate a named range from the list:
1. Click heading cell to select the list items
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3b. Name the List Data
1. Click in the Name Box2. Type a one-word
name3. Press Enter
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4. Select Drop Down List CellsSelect all the cells where you want the drop down list
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5. Start Data ValidationThe Data Validation feature is used to create the drop down lists.
1. On Ribbon, click Data tab
2. Click Data Validation command
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6. Allow a ListUse the Data Validation List feature
1. Under “Allow”, click drop down arrow.
2. Click on List
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7. Select List SourceSelect the source for the drop down list:
1. Click in Source Box2. Press F3 on
keyboard
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8. Select Name
1. In Paste Name box, click list name
2. Click OK
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9. Close Data Validation
Click OK to close Data Validation window
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10. Click in a Cell
1. Click in one of the drop down list cells
2. Click the drop down arrow
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