How do I set up drop-down list for a cell when the list is in ano.
I am trying to create a drop down list for a cell where the data is in
another workbook. I followed directions from the on line help for Create a drop-down list: I defined a name in the INSERT/NAME/DEFINE prompts. Then I went to the VALIDATION/Settings prompts. when I enter the name I created in INSERT/NAME/DEFINE section, click add, then close it comes back and tells me I cannot use references to other worksheets or workbooks. --- Help, what am I doing wrong? |
There are instructions here for using a list in another workbook:
http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal05.html redsunjvd wrote: I am trying to create a drop down list for a cell where the data is in another workbook. I followed directions from the on line help for Create a drop-down list: I defined a name in the INSERT/NAME/DEFINE prompts. Then I went to the VALIDATION/Settings prompts. when I enter the name I created in INSERT/NAME/DEFINE section, click add, then close it comes back and tells me I cannot use references to other worksheets or workbooks. --- Help, what am I doing wrong? -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
Debra Dalgleish has some instructions, but read the warnings!
http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal05.html redsunjvd wrote: I am trying to create a drop down list for a cell where the data is in another workbook. I followed directions from the on line help for Create a drop-down list: I defined a name in the INSERT/NAME/DEFINE prompts. Then I went to the VALIDATION/Settings prompts. when I enter the name I created in INSERT/NAME/DEFINE section, click add, then close it comes back and tells me I cannot use references to other worksheets or workbooks. --- Help, what am I doing wrong? -- Dave Peterson |
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