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    Searchable Dropdowns Combo Box

    Happy Friday! I'm working on a Travel Reimbursement form (attached). I'm trying to get the address cells to show a short list of addresses once the user starts typing in the combo box. It works pretty well for the first one (I would like go be able to use down arrows or the tab key to go down the list). However, for the second combo box (different name), when I try and type in an address it only pulls up the first one I already entered in the box above it. I'm using the searchable list tab to make difference helper columns to come up with the short list. Any help would be appreciated!

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    Re: Searchable Dropdowns Combo Box

    It's probably easier to do it using formula and iterative calculation than using ActiveX controls.

    See attached sample for set up of searchable dropdown using data validation list and formula. Validation in B2:B6 range.
    Sample is done on same sheet, but it can be set up on another sheet as well.

    If VBA is required... I'd probably use array/dictionary/collection to fill list. And reuse single Combobox for each cell.
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    Re: Searchable Dropdowns Combo Box

    I don't want to do that unless it shows the options and one can be selected without using the mouse.

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    Re: Searchable Dropdowns Combo Box

    You current workbook setup crashes Excel when I use tab key to remove focus from first combobox.

    No mouse use?

    Just set workbook option->Advanced-> Uncheck "After pressing Enter, move selection" or set that option using VBA.

    Then type search string in cell. Hit enter, Alt+down arrow key. To show dropdown menu and select from list.

    Here's sample using your file.
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