+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 5 of 5

Dependent drop down value sticks when main drop down changes

  1. #1
    Forum Contributor
    Join Date
    06-30-2017
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2013
    Posts
    251

    Dependent drop down value sticks when main drop down changes

    This is my VERY first post, so apologies if I'm not doing this entirely correctly.

    I have a sheet with a dependent drop down. The main drop down is in F7:F31 (list includes IGB, MUNICIPAL, NONE, HY) and the dependent drop down is G7:G31 (list varies based on column F).

    My problem is that when I choose something from the drop down in column F, the LIST in column G updates properly, but if I change column F once more, the CELL VALUE in column G sticks (once again the drop down list updates properly, but the value in the cell itself still reflects the prior selection in column F).

    My understanding is that this can't be fixed other than in VBA, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. Can someone help please? I'm also amenable to forcing each primary drop down to have a default value in column F. Either way works, as long as the value in column G doesn't continue referencing prior changes in column F.

    Thanks in advance.

  2. #2
    Forum Expert CK76's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-16-2015
    Location
    ONT, Canada
    MS-Off Ver
    MS365 Apps for enterprise
    Posts
    5,907

    Re: Dependent drop down value sticks when main drop down changes

    Go through Contextures site. It's one of the best resources out there for dependent drop down lists.

    Specifically link below.
    http://blog.contextures.com/archives...op-down-cells/
    ?Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.?
    ― Robert A. Heinlein

  3. #3
    Administrator FDibbins's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-29-2011
    Location
    Duncansville, PA USA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 7/10/13/16/365 (PC ver 2310)
    Posts
    52,945

    Re: Dependent drop down value sticks when main drop down changes

    You are correct, the value will not change on it's own. DV is pretty much the same as manuall;y entering the data, the only difference being the DD saves typing, helps prevent typos and restricts what can be entered. So what you are asking is akin to - i typed in Dog in A1, if I enter Cat in B1, then A1 needs to change to Fish. See what I mean?
    1. Use code tags for VBA. [code] Your Code [/code] (or use the # button)
    2. If your question is resolved, mark it SOLVED using the thread tools
    3. Click on the star if you think someone helped you

    Regards
    Ford

  4. #4
    Forum Contributor
    Join Date
    06-30-2017
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2013
    Posts
    251

    Re: Dependent drop down value sticks when main drop down changes

    Thanks so much for the responses. I used the contexture snipped and applied it to my needs. It works great.

  5. #5
    Administrator FDibbins's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-29-2011
    Location
    Duncansville, PA USA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 7/10/13/16/365 (PC ver 2310)
    Posts
    52,945

    Re: Dependent drop down value sticks when main drop down changes

    Glad you got this resolved

+ Reply to Thread

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. [SOLVED] Clear up to three dependent drop down lists based on selection in superior drop down list
    By theletterh in forum Excel Programming / VBA / Macros
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 03-04-2016, 09:31 PM
  2. Post drop down selection in html data dependent on drop down is not coming
    By wfm007 in forum Excel Programming / VBA / Macros
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-05-2015, 08:57 AM
  3. Dependent Drop Down list to autofill next drop down with selective choices
    By MitchellHydro1 in forum Excel Programming / VBA / Macros
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-08-2015, 01:18 PM
  4. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-21-2013, 07:20 PM
  5. [SOLVED] Column B drop down list with 2 options, columns C & E with dependent drop down lists
    By betic in forum Excel Formulas & Functions
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 09-26-2012, 03:47 PM
  6. Drop down box dependent on previous drop down box input
    By Beltzer71 in forum Excel General
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-29-2011, 06:12 AM
  7. Dependent Drop Down lists (multiple drop down)
    By jijy in forum Excel Programming / VBA / Macros
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 08-17-2007, 09:56 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 RC 1