The instructions Max gave you are for items lists on the same sheet as
the dropdown lists.
If you want to use different dropdown lists in multiple columns, it's a
good idea to store the item lists on a different sheet. Then, name the
lists, and refer to the names in the data validation dialog box, as
described he

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal01.html
Maybe the advice you saw suggested storing each of the source lists on a
separate sheet.

Techno Grandma wrote:
Thanks Max. I read it is not advisable to have more than one of these lists
per worksheet. Is this correct or could I have several columns with drop
down choices?

"Max" wrote:


Suppose your words list is in say: A10:A12

Select A1 (or select the range, say A1:A3)
Click Data Validation
Allow: List
Source: =$A$10:$A$12
Click OK.
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"Techno Grandma" wrote:

I have a table with a column I want to let the user choose from a list of
words to fill the cell. I have made a list of the words on my worksheet
below my table. How do I get the drop down list to happen in the column.
Thanks



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