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.

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.

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.

To create a drop-down list in Excel, you will use the Data Validation feature. This feature enables you to set specific criteria for the data that can be entered into a cell.

Learn how to Circle Invalid Data in Excel. We also show you how to remove Invalid Data, and validate and approve the circled 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.

This article will teach you how to create drop-down lists in Microsoft Excel using a feature called Data Validation. When applied, the Data Validation function serves to restrict data that can be ...

To create data bars in Excel, select your cells and then choose data bars from Conditional Formatting.

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