Thanks Bob
For the link and explanation regarding creating a validatation list from
list in a range of cells and contextures link.

I have the "Ignore Blanks" check box selected, but when I click on my undo
option to remove the formating the Text "Undo" remains in the cell.
Do I have to manually delete this text ?
Is there a way to achieve this deletion automatically when the colour
formatting
is remove when "Undo" option clicked in the validation list?

"Bob Phillips" wrote:


"Dermot" wrote in message
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If I create a validation list, with an option Yes, the text "Yes" appears
in
the relevant cell.How do I create an option in the validation list to
return
it to a blank cell with no text.

As long as you do not uncheck 'Ignore Blanks', then you can clear any value
down and it will allow blank

1. Can you program a full validation list instead of using Data |
Validation
List?

Yes, you create a list of values and use say =M1:M10 in the List textbox

2. Is there a way to increase the width of the Validation List dropdown to
accomodate longer words?

You can increase the column width, or you can 'frig it' as Debra shows at
http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal08.html#Wider