Great tutorial. Thank you. It would be nice if you can zoom in a little when you type the info in data validation screen. I maximized my screen and it’s still hard to see what you entered in the “source” field.
I generally do zoom in. For this one the zoom would have been too quick for most entries because I'd have to zoom back out quickly for the following information.
Thank you for this insightful tutorial. Quick question on the Searchable Drop List, is there a way to use the Data Validation on a table referencing to several cells on each row? I did a searchable list but cannot apply this search to the next rows as referencing is locked on one searchable cell.
I am trying to find how to make a drop down list show a permanent down arrow, a much longer list when selected, and how to scroll with a mouse wheel instead of selecting the slide. Am I missing something or are these not possibilities?
Well paced and clear explanation. However, you’re encouraging people to name fixed ranges of cells instead of using the more advanced feature of Excel: tables (from the Ribbon: Insert >Table), with structured referencing. There are lots of benefits to formally defining tables within Excel wherever you have a list, instead of just making a fixed block of cells. One of the benefits is that they can be reordered by drag and drop. Another is that entries can be added and the table will dynamically resize to include them. Within the data validation pop-up window, you can use indirect addressing name the table as your lookup list.
When dealing with array formulas, you can just reference the cell with the formula in it and add # to it, instead of the entire column. It will update automatically and you won't have all those blanks in your list.
Do you mean using a formula in the source entry? Here is an example that is more detailed than my video: www.automateexcel.com/how-to/drop-down-list-if-statement/
@@SeleTraining No, I mean formula entry into special case item (bottom of the drop down list) I think we can define a formula in order to enter data which matches this written formula.
I don't have plans for that. You may want to check out my Excel for finance video though: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zi62qARrYZA.html
Hi i wanted to ask is it possible if i have a task list and i wanted to make it into drop list as a checkbox, for example, i click 1 name its auto come out the details then the list we need to prepared in 1 column
You can use slicers to select from a list and then use the results selected to vlookup or xlookup data in another table to display based on that selection.
I'm using Office Pro Plus 2016. I am using a drop down list that is longer the length of the drop box, how can I expand the drop box so it displays my entire list so I don't have to scroll down?
@@SeleTraining Shucks, but thank you for the quick turn around on a reply. I have watched a few of your videos and I like the format, the clear instructions, visible mouse movements and the explanations. I am now a subscriber and will follow your videos. Good work on clear, concise instruction.
I'm not sure whether it's allowed to ask this question: I want to protect some files and came across XLSPadlock and LockXLS you have any experience with these programs? and if so, are they useful?
@@SeleTraining that's right, but the protection in Excel is easy to crack these programs hide formulas and add a validation code At least ... that's what they promise ....
@@SeleTraining thank you very much for this answer I have a procedure in mind how I would like to secure applications Not only with a password, but also with an online registration and activation. That goes beyond an application in Excel. Would you be able (and willing) to help me with that? Of course I am willing to pay for good protection of my files.
