Conditional Formatting did the trick, and I saved the extended conditional
formatter for a rainy day, thanks for the helpful and prompt solution to my
problem!
"RagDyeR" wrote:
You would have to incorporate "Conditional Formatting" into the drop down
cell as well as the data validation.
Pre XL07 you're allowed 3 conditions (colors) plus the original default
color.
There are alternative approaches to attaining more colors he
http://www.xldynamic.com/source/xld.....Download.html
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HTH,
RD
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"Mike Monahan" wrote in message
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Any suggestions for customizing the font (bold desired) and fill color of
individual items on the list? I did not find an answer at contextures.
"Franz Verga" wrote:
jirl wrote:
I would like to create a pull down menu to limit what a cell
contains. For example, for a column for food groups, I would like
the user to select from a list, such as poultry, red meat, fish... I
have not found a way to implement a pull down menu or even if excel
allows a pull down menu. Any ideas?
Try with Data Validation (menu Data, Data Validation).
You can see the basics he
http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal01.html
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Hope I helped you.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Ciao
Franz Verga from Italy