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Try it!
Help people work more efficiently in worksheets by using drop-down lists in cells where they can pick an item from a list you create.
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Select where you want the drop-down to appear.
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Select Data > Data Validation.
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Choose List.
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Select the Source button.
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Select items to appear in the drop-down and press Enter.
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Select OK.
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Select the drop-down arrow to select items from your drop-down list.