Drop down lists are a handy way of quickly selecting a set of values from a list. Excel 2010 provides a few different types of drop down lists, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. This post explores the different types of drop down lists in Excel 2010 and discusses their advantages and disadvantages.
Creating Drop Down Lists in Excel 2010
How to create a drop down list in Excel
In order to create a drop down list in Excel 2010, you will first need to create a data table. Then, in the data table, you will need to create a column that will contain the list of options. You will then need to create a row in the data table that will contain the list of values for the options in the drop down list. Finally, you will need to create a drop down list in Excel 2010 using the data table and the row for the list of values.
How to edit a drop down list in Excel
If you need to edit a drop down list in Excel, you can use the Ribbon tools on the ribbon toolbar.
1. Click the drop down arrow on the right side of the list.
2. Click the Edit List button.
3. Select the field you want to edit from the list of fields on the left.
4. In the Edit List Fields dialog box, you can change the name, Category, or value of the field.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
How to delete a drop down list in Excel
In Excel 2010, you can delete a drop down list by selecting it and pressing the Delete key.
How to add items to a drop down list in Excel
In Excel, you can add items to a drop down list by using the Insert > Dropdown List command. To add an item to a list, use the Add() button on the Insert menu.
To add an item to a list that is already in the workbook, you can use the shortcut keys Ctrl+A (or CMD+A on the Mac).
How to remove items from a drop down list in Excel
In order to remove items from a drop down list in Excel 2010, you will need to first create a Range object and set the Start and End values to the location of the items you want to remove. Next, you will need to use the Remove Item function to remove each item from the list.
How to use a drop down list in Excel
If you want to create a drop down list in Excel, you first need to create a range that includes all of the values you want to include in the list. To do this, select the cells that you want to include in the list and then use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+D. This will create a duplicate copy of the range in the current workbook. Next, you need to add a new column to the range, and then enter the text you want to appear in the list as the column label. Finally, you need to use the drop down list feature to create the list. To do this, select the range that you want to use for the list, and then use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+DOWN ARROW. This will display the drop down list, which you can then use to select the values you want to include in the list.
Conclusion
The most common type of list in Excel is a drop down list. A drop down list is a list of options that are available to the user. The user selects an option from the list and the list changes to reflect the selection. There are a few different types of drop down lists in Excel. The most common type of drop down list is the radio button drop down list. A radio button drop down list is a list of options that are available to the user. The user can select one of the options from the list, but they can also select multiple options. The list will show the selected options and the options that are not selected.
