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  1. 04-24-2015, 11:23 AM #1
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    data validation lists - drop down lists too small

    is there a workaround to get the drop down list LARGER???

    I can barely see what is in them ...
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    Re: data validation lists - drop down lists too small

    Hi reglook,

    It seems you need to VBA the problem. See:
    http://blog.contextures.com/archives...appear-larger/
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    Re: data validation lists - drop down lists too small

    There are no size controls for standard drop downs. Zooming in closer to enlarge things is what I do to improve readability.
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    Re: data validation lists - drop down lists too small

    thx guys ... Marvin ... I did see that ... just hoping there was some type of work around that was simpler ...

    thx for the help ....
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