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Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists

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    Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists

    I work at a non-profit booking trips for people overseas. I work with 2 separate countries and am trying to simplify the process of budgeting the trips. There are only so many places we visit, but we have a few transportation options and lodging options depending on the country.

    I have a spreadsheet that I've made where you would select the country in column B, then using the INDIRECT function as described on this page (http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal02.html) I've created a drop down list in column C for places we visit. Now, in Column E I want to have another drop down list to choose where the group will stay based on the country choice in column B (I will also have yet another column for transportation options with a drop down list). I cannot seem to use the INDIRECT function as the named lists are used for column C. I thought that maybe a nested IF function would work, but I can only get it to accept that if I have only 1 choice in the drop down. Once I have multiple choices in the drop down list I get the error that the list source must be delimited or a reference to a single row or column. So...any help on creating more drop down lists based on the country selection would be great and I hope that all made sense. Thanks in advance for the help!
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    Re: Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists

    could you upload a sample for us to look at please?
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    Re: Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists

    Sorry about that. Here is the list with generic data and descriptions.
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    Re: Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists

    And the values are all on the Budget tab. The first tab isn't currently used.

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    Re: Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists

    you said you wanted a drop-down for accomodation, based on the country?

    change the DV in E to =INDIRECT($B2&"Accomodations")

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    Re: Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists

    Thank you. That worked perfectly!

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    Re: Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists

    happy to help, and thx for the star

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