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    Dependent Drop-Downs

    Hello,

    In the attached spreadsheet, I am trying to set up drop-downs in the yellow-shaded cells that only show the relevant SKU names for the specified Device Model and SKU Category. For example, the user would select "Model-100" in cell B2, after which cell B4 would contain a drop-down list consisting only of cells C11-C13 ("System 1", "Bundle 1", "Bundle 2"). I am familiar with creating basic dependent drop-down lists, but for some reason the multi-tiered nature and special characters are making this not work for me. Can someone help with this? Thanks!
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    Re: Dependent Drop-Downs

    I think the only way to achieve this is using a macro (VBA).
    HAve you tried it?
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    Re: Dependent Drop-Downs

    You would do this by creating named range for each level, and using INDIRECT( to access the level you need. Attached is a sample File I created that does this, and explains how to do it. Give it a shot and let me know how you make out?
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    Re: Dependent Drop-Downs

    Hello Rustico18,

    Here's a solution using a helper cell.

    Look at the data validation and the use of the offset function. It's not dynamic, but if you want to go with this setup it can easily be applied.
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    Re: Dependent Drop-Downs

    Thank you all! Got it to work using the range names and indirect command under data validation-list.

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    Re: Dependent Drop-Downs

    Happy to help

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