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.

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.

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Key Takeaways Open your Excel spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the drop-down list. Go to the “Data” tab on the Ribbon. Click on “Data Validation” in the Data Tools group.

Create data validation for accuracy You can also use data validation to ensure data accuracy by restricting input to specific types, values, or ranges.