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.

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.

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 a list box to …

Under Insert controls, click Date Picker. In the Date Picker Binding dialog box, select the field in which you want to store the date picker data, and then click OK.

Under Insert controls, click Drop-Down List Box. If you cleared the Automatically create data source check box in step 3, select a field in the Drop-Down List Box Binding dialog box to which you want to …

To add a new data connection, click Add, and then follow the instructions in the Data Connection Wizard. The entries in the list box must be associated with a particular repeating field or repeating …

Check boxes are a versatile feature in Excel, useful for making interactive lists and forms. In this article, we'll cover how to add, remove, and toggle them. Insert check boxes Select the range where you …

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). Watch …

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.

How to use AutoFilter in Excel to find and work with a subset of data in a range of cells or table.