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.

Microsoft Excel lets you create simple forms that your users can enter data. To save them time and make sure you get the information you need, you can create a drop-down box that limits the users ...

Insert Drop Down Box in Excel Open a new Excel worksheet and type a list of entries in one column or row. For example, type in Column A, Rows 1 to 7 and leave no blank cells.

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.

In the “Source” box, enter the items for your drop-down list, separated by commas, or select a range of cells that contain the items. Click “OK” to create your drop-down list.

Click the Data tab and select Data Validation in the Data Tools group. A Data Validation dialog box will appear. Under Allow, click the drop-down arrow and select List from the drop-down list.