Follow the steps below to create a drop-down list using data validation in Excel. If you want to add a message pop up, you can click the Input Message tab and check the checkbox for “Show input ...

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.

Click "Data Validation" on the Data tab and click "Data Validation." Choose "List" in the Allow box. Type your list items into the Source box with a comma between each item. Click "OK" to add the ...

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.

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 ...

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

Advanced list solutions are easy thanks to Excel's Table object. If you need a dynamic list, try one of these techniques.

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.