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 …

With multiple-selection list boxes, users make choices by selecting or clearing check boxes in a box on the form. If the number of check boxes exceeds the height of the control, a scroll bar …

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.

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 …

To add a list box, click the Developer tab, click Insert in the Controls group, and then click List Box Form (Control) under Form Controls. Click the worksheet location where you want the upper …

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 …

Drop-down list box Like a combo box, a drop-down list box enables users to select a value in a list that is hidden on the form by default. However, with a drop-down list box, users cannot add …

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.

Cascading list boxes help users fill out forms faster and help ensure that users enter data correctly. This article describes how to create and populate cascading list boxes with data.