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Can an entry form have a drop down list?

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    Can an entry form have a drop down list?

    Hello,
    I have a very wide sheet with 26 columns. The best way to enter in new data is with the entry form because it is vertical. However, I would like that auto generated form to have drop down lists for the fields. Is that possible? I can set up a data verification for each column and the entry form will only allow me to enter in whatever is on the drop down list for each cell. But I would like that drop down list to be in the form itself.

    Any solutions?

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    Tom
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    Re: Can an entry form have a drop down list?

    You can custom build a "UserForm" rather than use the built in option.

    Takes a little more work, but is far more controllable.

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    Re: Can an entry form have a drop down list?

    Hi,
    I would prefer doing that, even with the extra work. Can you point me in a direction? Are there any videos? I really want to avoid VBA. Tom

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    Re: Can an entry form have a drop down list?

    The two go hand in hand I'm afraid. A UserForm will do nothing without VBA.

    What is your reason for wanting to avoid it?

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