Insert Drop Down Box in Excel Open a new Excel worksheet and type a list of entries in one column or row. For example, type in Column A, Rows 1 to 7 and leave no blank cells.

Select where you want the drop-down list to appear. Click the Data tab and select Data Validation in the Data Tools group.. A Data Validation dialog box will appear.

Write down your options in the Source box. Save your change. To get started, you need to select a cell in your spreadsheet where you want to show the drop-down list.

Microsoft Excel lets you create simple forms that your users can enter data. To save them time and make sure you get the information you need, you can create a drop-down box that limits the users ...