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.

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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Use data validation to restrict the type of data or the values that users enter into a cell, like a dropdown list.

Excel for the web offers access keys, keyboard shortcuts to navigate the ribbon. If you've used access keys to save time on Excel for desktop computers, you'll find access keys very similar …

You can create and share lists that help you track issues, assets, routines, contacts, inventory, and more. Start from a template, Excel file, or from scratch. If you're in Microsoft Teams, see …

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 …