Dat. Validaation - simple ques
Hi,
I have created a list of inputs from which I use data validation to create the drop down list. I have selected 20 cells in the list, the last 8 of which are empty so that someone can add more in the future. When I select the drop down menu it opens the drop down on the first empty cell so the user has to move up to find anything useful. Can i get it to open on the first item in the list or at least one closer to the top? Thanks |
Dat. Validaation - simple ques
Hi,
You could try leaving the first cell in your list of inputs blank Alan -- Message posted via OfficeKB.com http://www.officekb.com/Uwe/Forums.a...tions/200907/1 |
Dat. Validaation - simple ques
Hi,
I am not very clear about your question but I assume that you do not want want blanks to appear in the data validation list. What you could do is convert the range (of options which will appear in the drop down) to a list (Ctrl+L). Now refer to the range in the Data Validation Allow List Source. Now whenever the user adds data to the range, it will automatically appear in the validation list. Hope this helps. -- Regards, Ashish Mathur Microsoft Excel MVP www.ashishmathur.com "LiAD" wrote in message ... Hi, I have created a list of inputs from which I use data validation to create the drop down list. I have selected 20 cells in the list, the last 8 of which are empty so that someone can add more in the future. When I select the drop down menu it opens the drop down on the first empty cell so the user has to move up to find anything useful. Can i get it to open on the first item in the list or at least one closer to the top? Thanks |
Dat. Validaation - simple ques
I cannot reproduce this - my list shows the blanks at the bottom
In Excel 2003 you could make your validation range into an Excel List (use Data | List | Make List) selecting only the non-banks. A List can be added to and the Validation picks up new members automatically. In Excel 2007 Lists became Tables - neither term seems to help since we still have to call them Excel Tables to make it clear what is meant! best wishes -- Bernard V Liengme Microsoft Excel MVP http://people.stfx.ca/bliengme remove caps from email "LiAD" wrote in message ... Hi, I have created a list of inputs from which I use data validation to create the drop down list. I have selected 20 cells in the list, the last 8 of which are empty so that someone can add more in the future. When I select the drop down menu it opens the drop down on the first empty cell so the user has to move up to find anything useful. Can i get it to open on the first item in the list or at least one closer to the top? Thanks |
Dat. Validaation - simple ques
I wouldn't include any empty cells in that range.
Instead, I'd use a dynamic range that expands and contracts with the number of rows in that range. Debra Dalgleish has some notes here that may help: http://contextures.com/xlNames01.html#Dynamic LiAD wrote: Hi, I have created a list of inputs from which I use data validation to create the drop down list. I have selected 20 cells in the list, the last 8 of which are empty so that someone can add more in the future. When I select the drop down menu it opens the drop down on the first empty cell so the user has to move up to find anything useful. Can i get it to open on the first item in the list or at least one closer to the top? Thanks -- Dave Peterson |
Dat. Validaation - simple ques
Simple and it works.
Thanks "Alan McQuaid via OfficeKB.com" wrote: Hi, You could try leaving the first cell in your list of inputs blank Alan -- Message posted via OfficeKB.com http://www.officekb.com/Uwe/Forums.a...tions/200907/1 |
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