What is the control called in the 'list' option of validation

When I go to DataValidation and use the 'list option it adds a drop down to my cell. It differs to a combo and listbox in that it is enbedded in the cell itself. However you cannot access any properties for this control or have the list on another wokrsheet

It I can find out what the control is I should be able to get around this in code

Bruce