I am not sure why you need to write a macro, this seems to be
overcomplicating the process
In a cell lets say F3 create data,validation, list from somewhere else
in the spreadsheet, this will be your dropdownlist
In cell A1 goto format, conditional formating, choose formula is and
type
=isnumber(search($F$3,A1)) and choose a colour to change the cells to
highlight them
Then just copy this format by copy, paste special, formats to the other
cells a1:d4
Regards
Dav
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