You can insert a drop-down list of valid entries (also called a drop-down menu or drop-down box) in Excel to make data entry easier, or to limit entries to certain items that you define.

Add a list box to your Excel worksheet from which users can choose a value. Make data entry easier by letting users choose a value from a combo box. A combo box combines a text box …

Use a custom list to sort or fill in a user-defined order. Excel provides day-of-the-week and month-of-the year built-in lists, but you can also create your own custom list.

These functions aren't available in earlier versions. Important: The calculated results of formulas and some Excel worksheet functions may differ slightly between a Windows PC using x86 or …

Combine the text from multiple ranges and/or strings with CONCAT (Excel 2016) Locate a text string (case sensitive) within another string with FIND, FINDB functions

Lists all Excel functions by their category, such as Logical functions or Text functions.

If you set up your list source as an Excel table, then all you need to do is add or remove items from the list, and Excel will automatically update any associated drop-downs for you.

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When creating a Microsoft list, you can save time by importing an existing Excel spreadsheet. This method converts the table headings to columns in the list, and the rest of the data is …

Master the art of Excel formulas with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to perform calculations, manipulate cell contents, and test conditions with ease.