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Cant click on drop down arrow
HI, I am using Excel 2010 and I have created a data validation cell based on list of values from a set of given values. I am now unable to click on the arrow. I have checked that the in-cell drop ...
- noahwass FYI I think I found the cause (for my case anyway): if you have multiple displays and they are at different screen resolutions (external monitor at 100%, laptop at 120%), the dropdowns and other Excel features will not work properly on the display that is not set to 100%.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/data-validation-list-dropdown-arrow-cannot-be/85b25ab5-9e25-4027-9fd3-4e9331bcda26
Old post, but this was extremely helpful for an issue I had encountered!
Not sure when the setting changed for me, but this certainly resolved the frustrating issue I had with drop-downs.
For later Excel version Office 365 reference, the navigation is as follows:
File > Advanced:
Under the "Display options for this workbook" sub-header there is the option "For objects, show:"
Select "All"
Thanks again!
Thanks for your feedback, I'm glad you found a solution and are posting it here.
I wish you continued success with Excel!
I wish you continued success with Excel!