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.

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 …

To make managing and analyzing a group of related data easier, you can turn a range of cells into an Excel table (previously known as an Excel list).

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.

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). …

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How to lock cells in Excel to protect your data. You can also unlock a range of cells and grant permissions to others to edit.

A multiple-selection list box is list of choices that looks like a scrollable list of check boxes instead of a typical list box. Users can select as many check boxes as necessary from the list.

Use the Insert Function dialog box to help you insert the correct formula and arguments for your needs. (To view the Insert Function dialog box, select Search for a function Type a brief …

New, Open, and Save As are examples of drop-down menu items. They are connected to each other to create a column of commands when the user clicks the top-level menu item.