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    Thumbs up How to show a list of names to select when the the cursor is pointed to a particular cell

    Dear Experts,

    Pls see the attached excel table.

    In this table there are some details that are repeatedly typed by the data entry operator in the columns B, C and E. To save time, I need to show those details(some details are already typed for information)to appear automatically in the particular cell when the mouse pointer is placed inside that cell. Then, she can simply select and by entering the required detail from the list that appears.

    Pls kindly help me get this done, and also explain how it should be done if I want to apply the same mechanism in another case.

    Thanks in advance and highly appreciate your support.

    B/regards
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    Re: How to show a list of names to select when the the cursor is pointed to a particular c

    If you are typing Column B or C or E
    Press Alt + ↓ (downarrow) then already entered items will display then select from them
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    Re: How to show a list of names to select when the the cursor is pointed to a particular c

    thanks for the reply. But, this is not what I want, I want the cell to show a list as a drop down...

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    Re: How to show a list of names to select when the the cursor is pointed to a particular c

    Hi,


    Try using data validation, under "DATA" tab select Data Validation then in the Settings\Validation Criteria\Allow select List in the dropdown.

    Be sure to create a list of commonly used terms/details where you can point the source.

    In the attached file I did column E for you.


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    Regards,


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    Re: How to show a list of names to select when the the cursor is pointed to a particular c

    thanks a lot. Done.

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