How do I make a Validation List in Excel, using data on a second
 

I am making up an order form up with product codes and would like to ad in a
Validation List in Excel, using data on a second sheet, just can not get it
to look at another sheet in the work book?
and on the form can I ask it to only offer codes that match a selected
product discrioption which is on a validation list on the sceond sheet ??
Any help would be most greatful
Regards

How do I make a Validation List in Excel, using data on a second
 

Hi, Driver!

The best way is to give a name to the range of cells containg your list.
Select the range of cells, then type the name (e.g. MyList) you want to give
it in the name field, which normally shows the cell address as you move
around the worksheet.
Then, select the cells that you want to pick up the validation list and
click Data Validation.
In the "Allow" dropdown, select "List" then in "Source", type in an equals
sign, followed by your name e.g. =MyList and click OK

Hope this helps.

Pete




"Driver" wrote:

I am making up an order form up with product codes and would like to ad in a
Validation List in Excel, using data on a second sheet, just can not get it
to look at another sheet in the work book?
and on the form can I ask it to only offer codes that match a selected
product discrioption which is on a validation list on the sceond sheet ??
Any help would be most greatful
Regards

How do I make a Validation List in Excel, using data on a seco
 

Thnak you it works fine Pete
Regards Colin

"Peter Rooney" wrote:

Hi, Driver!

The best way is to give a name to the range of cells containg your list.
Select the range of cells, then type the name (e.g. MyList) you want to give
it in the name field, which normally shows the cell address as you move
around the worksheet.
Then, select the cells that you want to pick up the validation list and
click Data Validation.
In the "Allow" dropdown, select "List" then in "Source", type in an equals
sign, followed by your name e.g. =MyList and click OK

Hope this helps.

Pete




"Driver" wrote:

I am making up an order form up with product codes and would like to ad in a
Validation List in Excel, using data on a second sheet, just can not get it
to look at another sheet in the work book?
and on the form can I ask it to only offer codes that match a selected
product discrioption which is on a validation list on the sceond sheet ??
Any help would be most greatful
Regards