Learn how to create a drop-down list using Data Validation in Excel. Data Validation limits the type of data that can be entered into a cell.

Excel's data validation feature is more versatile than you might think. Learn how to use literal values, input values, list values, and even formulas to restrict input date values using data ...

This illustrated walk-through (with a demo worksheet) shows how easy it is to create a multi-column search solution using validation lists and conditional formatting.

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.

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.

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 ...

Configure the list as a dropdown menu using Excel’s Data Validation feature, making sure it updates dynamically as the dataset changes.

I've got an Excel 97 worksheet in which I need to validate some cells. No problem, I'll just use Data->Validate, right? Wrong. The built in validation works well enough as long as the user doesn't ...