Validation list in data entry form
 

Hi
I have a data validation list which I use in the spreadsheet for the user to
select from the drop down. I would like the user to be able to user a data
entry form instead of adding to the master sheet. Is there any way I can
create a form for this that will use the validation list drop down. When I
tried 'data' and 'form' it only has text boxes.

Validation list in data entry form
 

Unfortunately, that is just a very simple form.

If you want richer controls, you will need to build your own userform, add
the controls, and use VBA to control it.

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HTH

Bob

"Steve M" wrote in message
...
Hi
I have a data validation list which I use in the spreadsheet for the user
to
select from the drop down. I would like the user to be able to user a
data
entry form instead of adding to the master sheet. Is there any way I can
create a form for this that will use the validation list drop down. When
I
tried 'data' and 'form' it only has text boxes.

Validation list in data entry form
 

Add a combobox from the toolbox and set the Rowsource prooperty to a cell
range.
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Jacob (MVP - Excel)


"Steve M" wrote:

Hi
I have a data validation list which I use in the spreadsheet for the user to
select from the drop down. I would like the user to be able to user a data
entry form instead of adding to the master sheet. Is there any way I can
create a form for this that will use the validation list drop down. When I
tried 'data' and 'form' it only has text boxes.

Validation list in data entry form
 

If you are new to VBA ; from workbook launch VBE using short-key Alt+F11.
From menu 'Insert' a 'UserForm' and check out the toolbox controls
available...

Also check out the topic 'Excel Data Entry Worksheet Form' by Dave Peterson
which do not use a userform
http://www.contextures.com/xlForm02.html

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Jacob (MVP - Excel)


"Jacob Skaria" wrote:

Add a combobox from the toolbox and set the Rowsource prooperty to a cell
range.
--
Jacob (MVP - Excel)


"Steve M" wrote:

Hi
I have a data validation list which I use in the spreadsheet for the user to
select from the drop down. I would like the user to be able to user a data
entry form instead of adding to the master sheet. Is there any way I can
create a form for this that will use the validation list drop down. When I
tried 'data' and 'form' it only has text boxes.

Validation list in data entry form
 

Many thanks for the tip, I will defiantly have to go down this route.

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

Unfortunately, that is just a very simple form.

If you want richer controls, you will need to build your own userform, add
the controls, and use VBA to control it.

--

HTH

Bob

"Steve M" wrote in message
...
Hi
I have a data validation list which I use in the spreadsheet for the user
to
select from the drop down. I would like the user to be able to user a
data
entry form instead of adding to the master sheet. Is there any way I can
create a form for this that will use the validation list drop down. When
I
tried 'data' and 'form' it only has text boxes.


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