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Colour of the Text in a drop box list I have ...
how do I change the colour of the text in a drop box list I have created
Can I also change the colour of the cell fro different words in the list |
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You can't format the items in a data validation dropdown list. You could
use conditional formatting to colour the cell, if there are only three options. For more than three, you'd need to use programming to format the cells. RobShep wrote: how do I change the colour of the text in a drop box list I have created Can I also change the colour of the cell fro different words in the list -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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Debra
There must be a reason for not just formating the cell for the color desired. I am assuming that it must be to combersom. Am I right? There must be more here to see than I am able. Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: You can't format the items in a data validation dropdown list. You could use conditional formatting to colour the cell, if there are only three options. For more than three, you'd need to use programming to format the cells. RobShep wrote: how do I change the colour of the text in a drop box list I have created Can I also change the colour of the cell fro different words in the list -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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Mike,
I'm not quite sure what you're asking. If the data validation list is High, Medium, Low, you could use conditional formatting to colour the cell after one of the items is selected. High could be red, Medium could be yellow, and Low could be green. However, three is the maximum number of conditions for conditional formatting. So, if your list has more than three items, you'd need a different method of automatically colouring the cell based on the selected item. You could use an event procedure to apply a colour programmatically. Debra Mike R wrote: Debra There must be a reason for not just formating the cell for the color desired. I am assuming that it must be to combersom. Am I right? There must be more here to see than I am able. Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: You can't format the items in a data validation dropdown list. You could use conditional formatting to colour the cell, if there are only three options. For more than three, you'd need to use programming to format the cells. RobShep wrote: how do I change the colour of the text in a drop box list I have created Can I also change the colour of the cell fro different words in the list -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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Debra
Maybe I jumped to the conclusion that the op wanted the end result of the selection to be colored. If that were the case couldn't they just format the cell. I guess I don't see the value in coloring the list unless one wanted the display to be that color. If that be the case formate the cell! Any input (education) would be appreicated. And Debra, thanks for the reply through anothers thread... Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: Mike, I'm not quite sure what you're asking. If the data validation list is High, Medium, Low, you could use conditional formatting to colour the cell after one of the items is selected. High could be red, Medium could be yellow, and Low could be green. However, three is the maximum number of conditions for conditional formatting. So, if your list has more than three items, you'd need a different method of automatically colouring the cell based on the selected item. You could use an event procedure to apply a colour programmatically. Debra Mike R wrote: Debra There must be a reason for not just formating the cell for the color desired. I am assuming that it must be to combersom. Am I right? There must be more here to see than I am able. Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: You can't format the items in a data validation dropdown list. You could use conditional formatting to colour the cell, if there are only three options. For more than three, you'd need to use programming to format the cells. RobShep wrote: how do I change the colour of the text in a drop box list I have created Can I also change the colour of the cell fro different words in the list -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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Mike,
I guess there are situations where it would be nice to have the list items in different colours, to match other colour coding in the worksheet. It might make it easier for people to select an item from a long list. But, since the font in the data validation list can't be formatted, the best you could do is colour the cell after the selection has been made. Or, create dependent validation lists, to limit the selections that are available in the second list: http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal02.html Debra Mike R wrote: Debra Maybe I jumped to the conclusion that the op wanted the end result of the selection to be colored. If that were the case couldn't they just format the cell. I guess I don't see the value in coloring the list unless one wanted the display to be that color. If that be the case formate the cell! Any input (education) would be appreicated. And Debra, thanks for the reply through anothers thread... Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: Mike, I'm not quite sure what you're asking. If the data validation list is High, Medium, Low, you could use conditional formatting to colour the cell after one of the items is selected. High could be red, Medium could be yellow, and Low could be green. However, three is the maximum number of conditions for conditional formatting. So, if your list has more than three items, you'd need a different method of automatically colouring the cell based on the selected item. You could use an event procedure to apply a colour programmatically. Debra Mike R wrote: Debra There must be a reason for not just formating the cell for the color desired. I am assuming that it must be to combersom. Am I right? There must be more here to see than I am able. Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: You can't format the items in a data validation dropdown list. You could use conditional formatting to colour the cell, if there are only three options. For more than three, you'd need to use programming to format the cells. RobShep wrote: how do I change the colour of the text in a drop box list I have created Can I also change the colour of the cell fro different words in the list -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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Debra
Thanks for the reply. I did some playing today and found some places one might want colored options. I am also finding that my limited sight (insight) is very restrictive. As I learn more of what this program will do I am amazed at my lack of imagination. With people like you that post information and experience in this forum I hope to eventually become a contributor. Kind of like paying for what I have recieved. Thanks again for the insight!! Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: Mike, I guess there are situations where it would be nice to have the list items in different colours, to match other colour coding in the worksheet. It might make it easier for people to select an item from a long list. But, since the font in the data validation list can't be formatted, the best you could do is colour the cell after the selection has been made. Or, create dependent validation lists, to limit the selections that are available in the second list: http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal02.html Debra Mike R wrote: Debra Maybe I jumped to the conclusion that the op wanted the end result of the selection to be colored. If that were the case couldn't they just format the cell. I guess I don't see the value in coloring the list unless one wanted the display to be that color. If that be the case formate the cell! Any input (education) would be appreicated. And Debra, thanks for the reply through anothers thread... Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: Mike, I'm not quite sure what you're asking. If the data validation list is High, Medium, Low, you could use conditional formatting to colour the cell after one of the items is selected. High could be red, Medium could be yellow, and Low could be green. However, three is the maximum number of conditions for conditional formatting. So, if your list has more than three items, you'd need a different method of automatically colouring the cell based on the selected item. You could use an event procedure to apply a colour programmatically. Debra Mike R wrote: Debra There must be a reason for not just formating the cell for the color desired. I am assuming that it must be to combersom. Am I right? There must be more here to see than I am able. Mike R. "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: You can't format the items in a data validation dropdown list. You could use conditional formatting to colour the cell, if there are only three options. For more than three, you'd need to use programming to format the cells. RobShep wrote: how do I change the colour of the text in a drop box list I have created Can I also change the colour of the cell fro different words in the list -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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Thanks Debra, I obviously cant quickly coulour my option in the drop box, I
have 10 in my list, formatting the cells only formats the area the info for the drop list is located and doesnt tranfer colouring to the list on the page I Enter my Data Thanks anyway p.s i am only a part time user and programming is an area I am not skilled cheers Rob "Debra Dalgleish" wrote: You can't format the items in a data validation dropdown list. You could use conditional formatting to colour the cell, if there are only three options. For more than three, you'd need to use programming to format the cells. RobShep wrote: how do I change the colour of the text in a drop box list I have created Can I also change the colour of the cell fro different words in the list -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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