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.

Microsoft Excel can save you time in lots of little ways, like adding a drop-down list to cells so that only pre-written text can be entered.

Drop-down lists in Excel let you create a list of valid choices that you can select for a given field. We'll show you how to use tables, named ranges, formulas, data validation, and table styles.

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

How to Create Pulldowns in Excel. You can create a pull-down menu in Microsoft Excel 2010 by configuring a list of values in the Data Validation menu.

How to Create a Table That Makes Choices in Excel 2007. Excel enables you to include data validation for a cell, limiting the type and content of any inputted data. In addition, you can limit data ...

How to base a data validation dropdown on an array in Excel Now we’re ready to create the data validation dropdown that will display the unique list in column H.

To keep your drop-down lists current, use data validation lists that automatically include new items. Set up your list in an Excel table, which is dynamic and expands as you add new data ...

Learn how to use a data validation control to allow users to select when to run multiple VBA procedures in Microsoft Excel.

Inserting Drop-Down Lists with Data Validation Once you have created named ranges for your lists, the next step is to insert the drop-down lists using Excel’s data validation feature.