While using data validation a drop down list becomes available. This is a
very useful tool.
However the drop down list does not accept first typed character(s) to show
only the data starting with that/these character(s). What do I need to do to
make this work??? On the contrary with Filters on a database this works
perfectly.

Thank you.


UlrikLovesHorses

Hi

Using DV to create dropdown selection lists, does not provide this
functionality.
To provide that functionality, you would need to use a Combo Box.

Debra Dalgleish has examples of both at her site.
http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal10.html
There is also a downloadable example file I created, using code to create a
dropdown list with single letters of the alphabet inserted.
Then, you can type G, for example, and be taken straight to the part of the
list beginning with G.
http://www.contextures.com/DataValHeadings.zip
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Regards
Roger Govier

"Ulrik Loves Horses" wrote in
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While using data validation a drop down list becomes available. This is a
very useful tool.
However the drop down list does not accept first typed character(s) to
show
only the data starting with that/these character(s). What do I need to do
to
make this work??? On the contrary with Filters on a database this works
perfectly.

Thank you.


UlrikLovesHorses

A ComboBox behaves like you want.

Regards,
Stefi

€žUlrik Loves Horses€� ezt Ã*rta:

While using data validation a drop down list becomes available. This is a
very useful tool.
However the drop down list does not accept first typed character(s) to show
only the data starting with that/these character(s). What do I need to do to
make this work??? On the contrary with Filters on a database this works
perfectly.

Thank you.


UlrikLovesHorses