Master the art of creating dynamic drop-down data validation lists in Excel through this comprehensive 2.5-hour tutorial. Learn to build dependent drop-down lists, dynamic lists that automatically expand with new categories, and handle complex data setups including tabular formats and cases with duplicate or repeated category values. Explore techniques using OFFSET, CHOOSE, INDEX, INDIRECT, and other functions to create sophisticated list dependencies. Discover how to extract unique items for dynamic validation, implement custom validation using formulas, and leverage Excel's Dynamic Arrays feature. Address common challenges like handling multiple words and spaces in lists, working with unsorted data, and resetting dependent drop-downs. Gain practical skills to enhance data entry efficiency and accuracy in your spreadsheets.
Overview
Syllabus
Excel: Dependent Drop Down Lists with OFFSET, CHOOSE, INDEX & INDIRECT.
Excel Simple Dependent Drop down List based on numbers (Index without match).
Realistic Case: Dependent Drop-Down Lists in Excel with Multiple Words & Spaces in 1st List.
Excel Dependent Drop Down List with Tabular Data without Named Ranges.
Excel: Extract unique items for dynamic data validation drop down list.
Excel: Find Multiple Matches & Dependent Drop Down List (Unsorted Tabular Data Set).
Create SMART Drop Down Lists in Excel (with Data Validation).
Excel Custom Data Validation (Use formulas to check for text, numbers & length).
Smart Dependent Drop-Down Lists in Excel: Expandable & Exclude Blank Cells.
Excel Dynamic Arrays (How they will change EVERYTHING!).
This Excel Dependent Combo Box Solves an Annoying Problem (you've probably had this).
Reset Dependent Drop-down in Excel (with a tiny bit of VBA).
Create Multiple Dependent Drop-Down Lists in Excel (on Every Row).
Taught by
Leila Gharani
