The reason I wanted to use the data as a list is because the Data Validation
options work better when used within the list (they repeat themselves with
each new record) but they do not with just a standard range......It just
seems like Excel is inconsistent when attemting to use the options under the
data menu......maybe thats just the way it is.....

"Jim Thomlinson" wrote:

Don't worry about the Create List thing. Make sure that your data is sorted
into groups to be subtotaled and then just use Data - Subtotal... You can
also use pivot tables to do approximately the same thing. I prefer pivot
tables but that might just be more of a personal bias...
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HTH...

Jim Thomlinson


"sweetmans" wrote:

Excel Help states that I should be able to use the Subtotal command under the
data menu with an Excel List (created with the Create List command under the
Data menu). When I create the list and then attempt to use subtotal, the
option is grayed until I convert the list back to a standard range.....Can
anyone tell me what I am doing wrong. Help text is below:

Microsoft Excel can automatically calculate subtotal and grand total values
in a list (list: A series of rows that contains related data or a series of
rows that you designate to function as a datasheet by using the Create List
command.). When you insert automatic subtotals, Excel outlines the list so
that you can display and hide the detail rows for each subtotal.