I want to use a drop down (data validation list) to limit another drop down
(another data validation list). is that possible in Excel?

hi
yes. see this site for details.....
http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal02.html

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FSt1


"ET" wrote:

I want to use a drop down (data validation list) to limit another drop down
(another data validation list). is that possible in Excel?

Hi,

Here are the steps for creating a dynamic data validation list:

1. Create three or more list in the spreadsheet. For example:
A B C
New York Quebec Canada
Seattle Toronto US
Miami Victoria

You would name lists: US (A1:A3), Canada (B1:B3), Countries (C1:C2) this
last is optional

2. Select the cell where you want the initial validation list, for this
example, D1
3. Choose Data, Validation
4. From the Allow drop-down and choose List
5. In the Source box enter the following formula
=Countries
6. Move to the location where you want the dynamic (changing) list to
appear, say for example E1
7. Choose Data, Validation, List and in the Source box enter the formula
=INDIRECT(D1)

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If this helps, please click the Yes button.

Cheers,
Shane Devenshire


"ET" wrote:

I want to use a drop down (data validation list) to limit another drop down
(another data validation list). is that possible in Excel?

I don't need this now, but I like it. Thanks.

"Shane Devenshire" wrote:

Hi,

Here are the steps for creating a dynamic data validation list:

1. Create three or more list in the spreadsheet. For example:
A B C
New York Quebec Canada
Seattle Toronto US
Miami Victoria

You would name lists: US (A1:A3), Canada (B1:B3), Countries (C1:C2) this
last is optional

2. Select the cell where you want the initial validation list, for this
example, D1
3. Choose Data, Validation
4. From the Allow drop-down and choose List
5. In the Source box enter the following formula
=Countries
6. Move to the location where you want the dynamic (changing) list to
appear, say for example E1
7. Choose Data, Validation, List and in the Source box enter the formula
=INDIRECT(D1)

--
If this helps, please click the Yes button.

Cheers,
Shane Devenshire


"ET" wrote:

I want to use a drop down (data validation list) to limit another drop down
(another data validation list). is that possible in Excel?