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    INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    Hi,

    I want to create a Drop Down and a Dependent Drop down with the source data for each drop down on a different sheet (same workbook).

    When I do this, I cannot get the INDIRECT function to work. I'm 99% sure it's a reference thing, but for the life of me, I cannot get this to work.

    Can anyone assist or explain how to do it? I've attached a small example where it works if source data is on Sheet1, but not on Sheet2.

    Any help greatly received. Thank you!

    Staffs Lebowski..
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    Re: INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    1. Create named ranges for fruits and veg from sheet 2
    2. for the dependent, use List, then...
    =INDIRECT(D$3)
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    Re: INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    Thank you, that worked perfectly!

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    Re: INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    Happy to help

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    Re: INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    Dear FDibbins, Can you just help be with the same problem

    My parent drop down is in column G; dependent drop down is in column L. and it doesn't work.

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    Re: INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    Hi Mohamud Abdisamadm,

    Kindly create new thread showing requirement, make sure you attach a sample file without sensitive information, so you question will be sure answered.
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    Re: INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    Thank you Punnam
    I have create a dependent drop downs. the parent list is in column G, the dependent list is in column K. however, the list evaluates an error.
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    Re: INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    Quote Originally Posted by Mohamud Abdisamad View Post
    Thank you Punnam
    I have create a dependent drop downs. the parent list is in column G, the dependent list is in column L. however, the list evaluates an error.
    Hello. you are still in the same thread which belongs to another one. Try to open a NEW thread. for your own question.
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    Re: INDIRECT function for Dependent Drop Down on separate sheet

    Quote Originally Posted by Mohamud Abdisamad View Post
    Dear FDibbins, Can you just help be with the same problem

    My parent drop down is in column G; dependent drop down is in column L. and it doesn't work.
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