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A drop down list with a blank value that users can fill in

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    A drop down list with a blank value that users can fill in

    Hi,

    I'm looking at how to do a drop down list that has a 2 options, a value which i will get from another cell and a blank option that the user can fill in with another value.

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    Re: A drop down list with a blank value that users can fill in

    Hi,

    Probably you should try ActiveX Combobox for the same.

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    Re: A drop down list with a blank value that users can fill in

    My only problem is that the value in the dropdown list will be used in further calculations in other cells

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    Re: A drop down list with a blank value that users can fill in

    You can refer the dropdown value of a combocox to a cell, so you can use that cell in your calculation.

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    Re: A drop down list with a blank value that users can fill in

    Thanks,
    Also do you know if the default value in my dropdown will update through out as it is dependent on other cell values

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    Re: A drop down list with a blank value that users can fill in

    If you can share a sample file, with your idea, may be something can be worked out.

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