Follow the steps below to create a drop-down list using data validation in Excel. If you want to add a message pop up, you can click the Input Message tab and check the checkbox for “Show input ...

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.

If you have cells where only specific information should be inputted, drop-down lists are a valuable feature to add. You can access an Excel workbook here and an accompanying video at the end of this ...

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.

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