Excel: Using Data Validation for Accessible Drop-Down Lists

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Overview

Drop-down lists improve data accuracy and accessibility.

Considerations

Steps

  1. Select the target cell.

  2. Go to Data > Data Validation.

  3. Under Settings > Allow, select List.

  4. Enter list items into Source section. All items should be separated by comma (,) without any blank. 

  5. Select OK.

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