Create a dropdown list

Step 1: Convert your list to a table

1. Select any cell in the range and go to Insert > Table.
2. Set the cell range and choose OK. Check the Include Heading if you want to include the heading to your table.
3. If needed, Sort data in a range or table in your dropdown list.

Tip: Why should you put your data in a table? When your data is in a table, then as you add or remove items from the list, any dropdowns you based on that table will automatically update. You don't need to do anything else.

Step 2: Create a dropdown list

1. Select the cell or cell range in the worksheet where you want the dropdown list.
2. Go to Data>Data Validation, and then choose the Settings tab in the opened dialog box.
3. From Restriction Target in the Validation Criteria, select List.
4. In the Source box, select your list range, and then choose Set.

Tip 1: If you don’t want the header to be a selection option, left it out.

Tip 2: Need more cells of data? Drag handle to add a dropdown list for each row or column.