There is a sample file on that page too, so you can see how the dependent drop down lists work. On that page, you’ll find another example of this technique, with step by step details, and screen shots to show the steps. If you prefer written instructions for setting up dependent drop down lists, go to the Dependent Data Validation page on my Contextures website.
Then, see how to use the INDIRECT function in the data validation rule, to show the correct city list, depending on the selected country. In this video, you can see how to set up the lists for the data validation. In column B, the drop down list shows cities from the country selected in that row.In this example, there are dependent drop down lists: This example is a bit more complicated, and has 2 drop down lists, one for country and one for city. Usually, a simple list is all that’s needed, to make it easier for people to enter the correct data. You will save a ton of time.In Excel, you can use data validation to create drop down lists on a worksheet. Recommended: Join Excel School if you work with data often.More tutorials & tips on conditional formatting, data validation.5 tips to become conditional formatting rock star.How to create a simple data validation list?.What is Conditional Formatting and how to use it?.Click on the 'File' drop-down menu item on the top left of the screen. Create a table under the 'Insert' tab of the MS word. At the end of the text you just typed, click Insert Alignment Tab again. There are 4 icons: Left, Centered, Right and Justified, though they may not display with any wording. Start with the below articles to learn more. Each line of text is even with the left margin. We have very good information about these features on. They are quite powerful and very useful when working with lots of data. Go! Learn More About Data Validation & Conditional Formatting:Īs I said earlier, I really love data validation, conditional formatting features of Excel. What about you? How do you use Data Validation and other excel features to make your input forms both simple and awesome? Please share your experiences and ideas using comments. Also, it is an excellent way to change month or other settings in dashboards. It makes the whole process of gathering valid data dead simple. How do you make your data entry forms awesome?
Become awesome!Īnd if you can not solve the homework problem, download this file and examine it. Play with it to understand how to make similar forms. Download Excel FilesĬlick here to download the excel file with the data entry form example. I am not going to tell you how to do the above. Also you could highlight only when the cell is blank (ie if the data is already entered, there is no point highlighting) For example, you could show a tick mark when the data entry is complete. You can use some creativity and make the data entry form even more awesome. Bask in glory as there will be fewer data entry mistakes and more awesome. Just save the file and send it to your customer, vendor or boss. Finish the coffee or whatever you mixed with hot water. Step 3: Add Conditional Formatting rules to other cells (E4:F4, G4) Tip: We need to use $B4 since we want Excel to check column B even if we are applying formatting to C4 or D4. So choose the CF rule type as “Use a formula to determine which cells to format” and the check if $B4 is “card”. Here, we need to tell Excel to highlight the C4 and D4 if the type of payment is Card. Select first two cells (C4:D4), go to Home > Conditional Formatting > New Rule
Now, based on the selected value, we need to highlight a set of cells.Īssuming all the data to be gathered in cells C4:G4, Step 2: Add conditional formatting rules. Choose “List” as the rule and give values. To do this, just select the cell and go to Data > Validation. they can choose card or paypal or other as payment mode and depending on that, enter further details. First thing to do would be setting up data validation rules in a cell so that your users can specify the type of data they are entering. Step 1: Set up Data ValidationĪssuming you need to gather some inputs, like shown above. Very simple, just grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite fried-nuts-crushed-and-brewed-with-hot-water) and follow my lead. First see a demo to understand what I mean: This week, we will learn how to combine conditional formatting and data validation to create an awesome data entry form. Last week we saw a really cool holiday request form made by Theodor.