Once you’ve set up a drop-down list, you can update it, add new items, and remove duplicate values. You can also lock cells to prevent changes from unauthorized sources. Here’s how to do it! You’ll have no problem creating an attractive, professional-looking list in Excel!
Add new items to a drop-down list
The process of adding new items to a drop-down list is very easy. First of all, you need to create a named range, or cell range, in which you’d like to create a list. Once you have created a named range, you can add the new items to it by entering them below the existing items. If you need to rearrange the items, however, you need to update the list source. To do this, open the Data tab and click on Data Validation.
Next, you need to choose where you want the list to appear. This could be the same worksheet, or a separate one. The drop-down list can be located anywhere, as long as it’s not in the same column as the primary spreadsheet. To create a drop-down list in Excel, you can select a row of cells and type the name you want into the Name Box.
Next, select a cell that contains the data you want to include in the drop-down list. Next, click the Data Validation tab, and then choose the letter that represents the column where the data is located. You can also use the OFFSET function to add items to a drop-down list.
After you’ve made your selection, make sure to save the worksheet and close the workbook. Once you’ve done this, you can update the named range. You can also use a formula to automatically update a drop-down list whenever new items are added or removed.
After you’ve added the new items, you can delete those that you no longer want to see. To delete items, you need to select them and click Delete. You can also edit them by selecting the cells.
Update a drop-down list
If you want to update a drop-down list in Excel, you can use the Data Validation menu. In this menu, select the range with the new items and click Select data range. The new items will be displayed in the drop-down list. You can also use the same process in Google Sheets.
You can also add items to an existing drop-down list. It is as easy as adding an item in the list and expanding its range. To do this, go to the Data tab in Excel and click Data Validation. Then, click the check box that says “Apply to all cells that have the same values.”
Once you have created a list, you can add new items by editing the cell references. Ensure that you have a named range in place. This will make it easier to edit the list. You must also remember to update the range reference. This will make it easier to add new items.
The drop-down list will be generated from cells A2 to A13. If you change the names in the parent drop-down list, it will not affect the dependent list. However, you can delete drop-down boxes from some cells. You can also use the Data Validation and Clear All buttons to remove the drop-down boxes from all cells.
After selecting a cell in the table containing the drop-down list, you can create a formula referencing the values from that column. This creates an array of data that will automatically update as the table is updated. This array can be referenced in the Data Validation menu.
Remove duplicate values from a drop-down list
If you’re looking for a way to remove duplicate values from a drop-down list, you can do so by applying an Advanced Filter to the list. This will copy only those items whose values are unique. For example, if you have a list of sales reps by region and amount, you can use the Advanced Filter to select only those representatives.
The Advanced Filter feature is built into Excel and is located on the Data tab on the ribbon. It can remove duplicate values from a table or range of cells. After performing this operation, you can copy the original values to another worksheet. This way, you’ll be able to compare the data for each item, and make sure that each one is unique.
You can also use a conditional formatting option to highlight unique values. To do this, select the rows that contain the values you want to separate. You can also select columns containing the values you want to exclude from your report. Once you’ve selected the columns, you can use the Conditional Formatting command in the Style group on the Home tab.
Once you’ve selected the rows or columns you want to separate, you’re ready to remove duplicates. The “Remove Duplicates” function will remove duplicates from all selected columns. Once the process is complete, a message will appear informing you of how many unique values remain. You can either dismiss the message by clicking OK or use the Ctrl+Z keyboard shortcut to undo the action.
You can also remove duplicate values from drop-down lists based on PivotTables. This option is available only in Excel 365.
Lock cells to prevent changes by unauthorized sources
To protect specific cells in your Excel worksheet from being changed by unauthorized users, you can choose to lock them. After locking cells, you can unlock them by clicking on the cells you want to protect. If you’ve locked a cell, you can also select it and then click on Format. You can then edit the cell.
If you want to protect the formulas in an Excel sheet, you can select the Protected option. This protects the sheet from being changed by anyone. Once protected, a cell cannot be edited or changed by another person. You can lock a cell or the entire sheet. This feature is located on the Home tab.
When you’re entering a drop down list, you might be able to see that a cell is locked. But you can also change that setting so that you can see the cells that are locked. You can also add Lock Cell to your Quick Access Toolbar. This will enable you to lock cells when you’re working on your spreadsheet. You can even lock a range or a row of cells.
If you’re worried about unauthorized access, you can lock cells before entering a drop down list. You can do this with a password. This way, only the authorized person can edit the cells you’ve locked. If you don’t want others to edit your data, then protect it.
In Excel, you can lock specific cells or the whole spreadsheet. You can also protect formulas.
Delete a drop-down list
If you’ve created a drop-down list in an Excel cell and want to remove it, you have two options. First, you can right-click on the cell and choose “Delete.” This will bring up a dialog box where you can choose how you want to delete the list. After you click OK, the list will be removed from the cell. You’ll still be able to view the data in the cells.
Another option is to use the “Clear All” option to clear all of the contents of the selected cells. This will remove the drop-down list from the cells as well as formatting and data validation rules. You can also select all cells and copy or paste blank cells to remove them from the sheet. However, you will need to make sure that the cells are not adjacent to each other.
You can also manually enter the drop-down list. This method works best for lists that contain only a few items. Just remember to use commas to separate the items in the list. Another option is to use a named range of cells as the source of the drop-down list.
You can also delete a drop-down list in Excel by double-clicking on it. By doing this, you’ll tell Excel that you are editing or selecting a cell, and will be able to remove the drop-down list without deleting any data. When you’re finished, save your spreadsheet to avoid mistakes.
If you don’t need the drop-down list anymore, you can delete it from the spreadsheet. You can find it in cell B3 by clicking on the Data tab. Once you’ve done that, click OK. You will then be presented with the Data Validation dialogue box and menu options.
