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 …

If you set up your list source as an Excel table, then all you need to do is add or remove items from the list, and Excel will automatically update any associated drop-downs for you.

Start from the Microsoft Lists app, Microsoft Teams, or SharePoint using a template, Excel file, or from scratch. This article discusses the list templates that are included with Microsoft 365.

These functions aren't available in earlier versions. Important: The calculated results of formulas and some Excel worksheet functions may differ slightly between a Windows PC using x86 or …

Lists all Excel functions by their category, such as Logical functions or Text functions.

Use a custom list to sort or fill in a user-defined order. Excel provides day-of-the-week and month-of-the year built-in lists, but you can also create your own custom list.

Learn about the UNIQUE function, which returns a list of unique values in a list or range. UNIQUE is in a class of functions called dynamic arrays.

When creating a Microsoft list, you can save time by importing an existing Excel spreadsheet. This method converts the table headings to columns in the list, and the rest of the data is …

Display or hide zero values Use Excel as your calculator Ways to add values in an Excel spreadsheet Count how often a value occurs Manage workbook links Calculate the average of …