To add a drop-down list in Excel, follow these basic steps:
- Prepare a list of items you want in the drop-down, either typed in a range of cells or you can enter them directly separated by commas.
- Select the cell or cells where you want the drop-down list to appear.
- Go to the Data tab on the Ribbon, and click Data Validation.
- In the Data Validation dialog, under the Settings tab, select "List" from the Allow drop-down.
- In the Source box, specify the range of cells containing the list items, or type the items separated by commas.
- Make sure "In-cell dropdown" is checked, then click OK.
You will now have a drop-down list in the selected cells to pick items from.
If preferred, you can also create dynamic drop-down lists by referencing a named range or Excel Table that updates when you add or remove items.
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