Data validation is the foundation of creating drop-down lists in Excel. By setting up data validation rules, you can create lists that automatically update as your data changes.

Key Takeaways Open your Excel spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the drop-down list. Go to the “Data” tab on the Ribbon. Click on “Data Validation” in the Data Tools group.

Changes to the source list will not automatically reflect in the drop-down list — it must be manually updated in the Data Validation box. Also, if the Ignore blank option is left unchecked, it ...

Select a cell where you want to show the drop-down menu. Go to Data > Data Validation. Select the List from the Allow menu. Write down your options in the Source box. Save your change.

Specifically, you can use Power Query to import a single dataset like an Excel workbook, a table from a website, or a database. Alternatively, you can import multiple datasets from worksheets in an ...

Can I set up a drop down list (either through data validation or a VBA combo box) so that when the user begins typing the entry it goes to the item ...