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 a list box to …

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.

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.

Look up data in Excel to find data in a list and verify that it's correct. Then, perform calculations or display results with the values returned. Use the VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, and …

Use AutoFilter or built-in comparison operators like "greater than" and "top 10" in Excel to show the data you want and hide the rest. Once you filter data in a range of cells or table, you can either reapply a …

When you enter a formula, Excel expects specific types of values for each operator. If you enter a different kind of value than is expected, Excel may convert the value.

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

How to sort and organize your Excel data numerically, alphabetically, by priority or format, by date and time, and more.

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 imported as list …