Learn how to create a drop-down list using Data Validation in Excel. Data Validation limits the type of data that can be entered into a cell.

A common use of data validation is to create a drop-down list. Use it to restrict the type of data that users enter into an Excel cell.

Populating a dropdown with a dynamic list is easy thanks to Microsoft Excel’s UNIQUE() dynamic array function.

For many, the INDEX-XMATCH combination in Excel is the go-to method for retrieving a value from a dataset. However, you can ...

Learn how to use a data validation control to allow users to select when to run multiple VBA procedures in Microsoft Excel.

Create data validation for accuracy You can also use data validation to ensure data accuracy by restricting input to specific types, values, or ranges.