You can insert a drop-down list of valid entries (also called a drop-down menu or drop-down box) in Excel to make data entry easier, or to limit entries to certain items that you define.

After you create a drop-down list, you might want to add more items or delete items. In this article, we'll show you how to do that depending on how the list was created.

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Add a list box to your Excel worksheet from which users can choose a value. Make data entry easier by letting users choose a value from a combo box. A combo box combines a text box with a list box to …

To remove a drop-down list, click the cell with the list, then click Data > Data Validation, and then on the Settings tab, click Clear All, then OK. A drop-down list is also known as a drop-down box or drop …

Sort a list by days of the week or months of the year or sort by priorities in Excel. Or you can create your own custom list for items that don't sort well alphabetically.

There are two ways to add an item to a list - single items in list view, or multiple items in grid view (formerly known as "Quick Edit"). The following steps use the modern Microsoft 365 experience.

On the Data tab, click Format. In the Display the date like this list box, in the Date format dialog box, click the display format that you want. Note: You can change the display format of the date only if the …

1. Click the arrow to display the drop-down list. 2. Click an option in the drop-down list. List boxes and combo boxes can be bound or unbound controls. These controls can look up values in a fixed list …

Use data validation rules to control the type of data or the values that users enter into a cell. One example of validation is a drop-down list (also called a drop-down box or drop-down menu). Watch …