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Create Dependent Drop-down Lists in Excel - Easy Method

Kevin Stratvert via YouTube

Overview

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Learn how to create dynamic dependent dropdown lists in Excel through a 12-minute tutorial that walks through building an interactive order form system. Master essential Excel techniques including creating named ranges, setting up primary dropdown lists, implementing dependent dropdowns using the INDIRECT function, and troubleshooting common issues. Follow along with a practical example of a cookie company order form where selecting categories like "cookies" or "drinks" automatically filters relevant product options in subsequent dropdowns. Download the provided workbook to practice implementing these dynamic form controls, learn how to copy dropdowns across multiple rows, and create more user-friendly Excel forms for your own projects.

Syllabus

Introduction
Download the workbook
Background
Set up a named range
Set up first dropdown list
Create dependent dropdown lists
Troubleshoot named ranges
Testing the Dropdowns
Copy dropdowns to multiple rows
Wrap up

Taught by

Kevin Stratvert

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