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    Database help needed - pre-set data to choose from when populating the database.

    Hi Guys,

    My wife has asked me to help her set up a database of safari lodges throughout Southern Africa. I assumed Excel would be a great solution as the lodges, lodge activities, etc. can be searchable using the Filter function.

    What I didn't consider, was how to populate the database. There will be predetermined fields that the user must select from when populating the database. As an example, there are a few game reserves where these lodges are located in. She does not wan the user to add a name that is spelt incorrectly, but rather is selected from a drop down. The same would apply for other fields like prices range, sharing options, no. of rooms, etc.

    My question is, does Excel have the capability to set pre-determined information that can be selected when populating the database, and if so, how does one do it?

    Many thanks

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    Re: Database help needed - pre-set data to choose from when populating the database.

    Welcome to the forum.

    Yes, it's possible. But you need to tell us which fields need to populate that way and where the master lists are for those fields. Access would be better if you have it, although Excel is fine for a simple flatfile database.

    There are instructions at the top of the page explaining how to attach your sample workbook (yellow banner: HOW TO ATTACH YOUR SAMPLE WORKBOOK). Screenshots are of little practical use as we cannot manipulate them.

    A good sample workbook has just 10-20 rows of representative data that has been desensitised. The sample layout accurately matches that of your real data. It also has expected results mocked up, worked examples where required, relevant cells highlighted and a few explanatory notes.
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