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Katielac
Copper Contributor
May 21, 2020

Drop Down List

I would like to create a simple drop down list with a way to select the item. Anyone could help would be appreciated 

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  • mtarler's avatar
    mtarler
    Silver Contributor

    Katielac  this can be achieved using the 'Data Validation' option.  Click on the 'Data' tab and in the 'Data Validation' group is 'Data Validation' (you may see an icon with the green check mark and red circle with a line through it)

    Select the cell(s) that you want the drop down and select Data Validation.  Then select 'List' and make sure "In-cell dropdown" option is selected.  Then in the Source either select a range of cells where the drop down options are located or you can add your own list: option a, option b, …

     

  • amit_bhola's avatar
    amit_bhola
    Iron Contributor

    Katielac , it is explained here at this link https://support.office.com/en-us/article/create-a-drop-down-list-7693307a-59ef-400a-b769-c5402dce407b

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