I wouldn't include any empty cells in that range.

Instead, I'd use a dynamic range that expands and contracts with the number of
rows in that range.

Debra Dalgleish has some notes here that may help:
http://contextures.com/xlNames01.html#Dynamic

LiAD wrote:

Hi,

I have created a list of inputs from which I use data validation to create
the drop down list. I have selected 20 cells in the list, the last 8 of
which are empty so that someone can add more in the future.

When I select the drop down menu it opens the drop down on the first empty
cell so the user has to move up to find anything useful.

Can i get it to open on the first item in the list or at least one closer to
the top?

Thanks

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Dave Peterson