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

Select a cell — I selected B2. Click the Data tab. In the Data Tools group, click Data Validation, and then click Data Validation from the dropdown. From the Allow dropdown, choose List.

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.

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.

We’re going to combine the data validation control with the conditional formatting feature in order to apply a font color to the selected list value.

In this article we will show you how to display multiple columns in a validation list in Excel. We will show you a method that can then be applied to your data.

Edit Unnamed List Launch Excel and click the cell that contains a drop-down list to select that cell. Click "Data" and choose "Data Validation" to view the Data Validation window.

Automated Data Entry in Excel. One way businesses can save time and money is using Excel spreadsheets as data tables in which to store customer information, inventory details or other important data.

When you update this spreadsheet with new or different data, you won’t have to re-create the validation rule, but you will need to click Circle Invalid Data again. This tool would be useful to bring ...

By combining Excel’s GROUPBY function with dynamic formulas, data validation lists, and conditional formatting, you can create an interactive data summary with robust drill-down capabilities.