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Data Validation - Excel not suggesting values based on letters typed
I created a list of values for a column of my spreadsheet and I want Excel to suggest a value based on the first letter or letters I type. No matter what settings I try, nothing works. I either get an error message or no suggestions pop up so I need to type out the whole word. I know this is possible because I have done it before, so I don't understand why this is so complicated. I chose LIST and entered the values separated by commas. I tried every configuration of the options on the Settings, Input Message and Error Alert tabs and nothing seems to work. Like I said, I KNOW this is possible, but I can't figure it out.
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Data validation doesn't provide this feature.
One option is to place the list of values immediately above the cell where you want to enter a value:
It's also possible to use a combo box in combination with some VBA: see Data Validation Combo box
