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.

To create a drop-down list in Excel, you will use the Data Validation feature. This feature enables you to set specific criteria for the data that can be entered into a cell.

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.

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

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

How to base a data validation dropdown on an array in Excel Now we’re ready to create the data validation dropdown that will display the unique list in column H.

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