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    Question Filtering Data Validation List Without Using Advanced Filter

    Hi All-

    I'm a relative n00b so please go easy.

    ISSUE SUMMARY:
    In Excel 2010, I have a spreadsheet with two tabs: the first tab contains two columns: A which lists the names of individuals and B which lists whether or not they are available (a simple "Yes" or "No" data validated list). So something basic like:

    A B
    Bob Yes
    Pete No
    Jane No
    Sue Yes

    The second tab has a single column, C, against which I want to apply data validation to but only show those people that are available. In other words, I want to filter out those from the first tab's column A whose associated column B is "No." So, C's dropdown options using the sample set about would be "Bob" and "Sue" only.

    QUESTION:
    Is there a simple, eloquent, way to do this WITHOUT using VBA, advanced filtering, etc. even if I have to create a working data set elsewhere? It seems like I should be able to use a named range and filter it somehow in a formula applied to the data validated list, but I can't figure it out nor find any similar solution online.

    Thank you in advance!
    Last edited by idlewild; 05-15-2011 at 08:02 AM.

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