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.

Because Excel for the web runs in your web browser, the keyboard shortcuts are different from those in the desktop program. For example, you'll use Ctrl+F6 instead of F6 for jumping in and …

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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 …

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). …

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 …

Combo box The combo box control provides a more compact way to present a list of choices; the list is hidden until you click the drop-down arrow. A combo box also gives you the ability to …

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.

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).