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  1. 05-06-2022, 07:05 AM #1
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    Creating a unique drop down list from a column with mutiple duplicates and blank cells

    Hi all I have tried to search and have tried a few ideas but none seem to be working

    In column F of a sheet names Reflection Referrals I have multiple word based inputs

    I need somehow from that list to create a drop down list of all of the entries but condensed into a unique list on a new sheet called sheet 1

    so in I have

    Halifax
    Halifax
    London

    Newcastle
    Brighton

    Poole Brighton
    Halifax

    I get a list

    Brighton
    Halifax
    London
    Newcastle
    Poole

    Preferably without the Blanks and dupes and if poss in alphabetical order.

    I can use Macros. Is this possible
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    Re: Creating a unique drop down list from a column with mutiple duplicates and blank cells

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    Re: Creating a unique drop down list from a column with mutiple duplicates and blank cells

    Sorry I have updated to Office 365 enterprise
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    Re: Creating a unique drop down list from a column with mutiple duplicates and blank cells

    So try this, then:

    =LET(a,UNIQUE(A:A),SORT(FILTER(a,a<>0),,1))
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    Re: Creating a unique drop down list from a column with mutiple duplicates and blank cells

    Thank you so much
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    Re: Creating a unique drop down list from a column with mutiple duplicates and blank cells

    other option

    Cell C1 formula

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