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    Question Data Validation list of comma separated values in a cell

    Hi All,

    I have a large volume of Products and their associated Models, which I am trying to produce in a spreadsheet with Drop Down Selection Lists for Each Product.
    Once the Product is selected, I want to dynamically compile a list of associated Models from the product. Then pass that information to a Data Validation List for people to select the model from via the Drop Down.

    I can get the data via a TextJoin function in a cell as a comma separated list as (A,B,C), however using the Data Validation List function, only one line is returned (A,B,C) instead of offering a choice of A or B or C.

    I could perform this via a Dynamic Drop Down list as I have done in other spreadsheets. however this is too just too large to perform this way as there are 13,000 products and 70,000 models.

    The lists are updated regularly.

    I cannot use VBA as VBA is corporately locked out for users, I can only use Excel formulas and functionality.

    I have attached a example of what I'm trying to achieve.
    Is there anyway to achieve this?
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    Re: Data Validation list of comma separated values in a cell

    Please go through the attached file to know how to achieve your expected result.
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    Re: Data Validation list of comma separated values in a cell

    Pl see file.
    J14:P26 used as helper cells.

    In J14 then copied upto P14

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    In J15 then copied across upto P26

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    Array formula should be confirmed with Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys together.
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    Re: Data Validation list of comma separated values in a cell

    IF products are listed always as in example
    DV formula

    =OFFSET(INDEX($G$15:$G$26,MATCH($D2,$F$15:$F$26,0)),0,0,COUNTIF($F$15:$F$26,$D2))
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    Re: Data Validation list of comma separated values in a cell

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    Thanks Guys. Truly awesome.

    I'll go with Solution 3 as the lists will need to be formatted as displayed.
    But all are great.

    Thanks so much!

    Kim
    Last edited by kshapley; 09-04-2019 at 11:17 PM.

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