For details on using Data Validation (the list option puts a dropdown arrow
in the cell when you select it).

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal01.html
Data Validation

at Debra Dalgleish's site.

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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy


"Rick" wrote in message
...
I've been trying to construct a drop down box on my
spreadsheet using Excel97and can't seem to get past first
base. For simplicity I'll just refer to a new s/s. Could
someone guide me step by step how to do this so I can then
understand and follow the procedure.

I wish to insert the names of countries in Cell A1 and
then use the contents elsewhere on my spreadsheet.
I have a list of the countries in cells F1: F200
How do I have an icon say a down arrow in cell1 or beside
it, that when I click on it, I get a list of all the
countries, and then select by clicking on it the one I
want, which then inserts it into my cell A1.

If someone could respond by using just say 3 or 4
countries as an example, I would be very grateful.

Thankyou.