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    How to add a drop down list onto a data entry form

    Due to large data, I would like to create a data entry form with drop-down options for each column instead of typing the options on each line.

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    Re: How to add a drop down list onto a data entry form

    You seem to be implying that cells in a column need to be populated with pre-defined values from a drop down.

    If so why not just use the simple Data Validation drop down, and use the List option to specify the range name of the relevant list of permitted choices. A form for this is not necessary.
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    Re: How to add a drop down list onto a data entry form

    see big yellow banner - upload your workbook
    help us to help you - otherwise we have no idea what format you are seeking.
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    Re: How to add a drop down list onto a data entry form

    The reason I want a Data Entry form with a drop-down list option is that we have to keep going back and forth across each column and line cell to populate information whereas having one solid data entry form will eliminate going across the columns.

    I'd like to add a Combo box to my data entry form - can anyone assist, please...
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    Re: How to add a drop down list onto a data entry form

    upload your workbook - nobody is likely to assist without some sort of basis to start from.

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