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.

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.

When you update this spreadsheet with new or different data, you won’t have to re-create the validation rule, but you will need to click Circle Invalid Data again. This tool would be useful to bring ...

INDEX with XMATCH returns an item from a range or array according to the first or last match it finds. Like XLOOKUP, it works with vertical and horizontal datasets, can search in any direction, and ...

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.

Automated Data Entry in Excel. One way businesses can save time and money is using Excel spreadsheets as data tables in which to store customer information, inventory details or other important data.

Microsoft Excel lets you create simple forms that your users can enter data. To save them time and make sure you get the information you need, you can create a drop-down box that limits the users ...

I've got an Excel 97 worksheet in which I need to validate some cells. No problem, I'll just use Data->Validate, right? Wrong. The built in validation works well enough as long as the user doesn't ...