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.

Drop-down lists in Excel let you create a list of valid choices that you can select for a given field. We'll show you how to use tables, named ranges, formulas, data validation, and table styles.

Microsoft Excel makes it possible for users to easily get around incorrect data entries. In most cases, the user takes advantage of the data validation feature. However, there are times when this ...

Learn how to use a data validation control to allow users to select when to run multiple VBA procedures in Microsoft Excel.

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.

The Data Validation feature in Excel 2013 offers a List option to confine selections in a cell to a preconfigured series of values. This selection can further influence the values in another list ...

With a well-designed and fully automated data entry form, you can streamline your data collection process, reduce errors, and make informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information.

How to Make Colors Change With Validation in Excel. Excel's conditional formatting tool applies formatting depending on cells' contents. Validation rules can change cells font, style, size or border.

To create data bars in Excel, select your cells and then choose data bars from Conditional Formatting.