+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Using Validation and Lists to reference data

  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    02-29-2012
    Location
    Andros Island, Bahamas
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    15

    Using Validation and Lists to reference data

    I know how to use the validation and list reference to create a drop down of choices for a particular cell, however what I'd like to do is base the list referece on another cell entry. For example: if cell A1 = Boston, then cell B2 will reference a particular list, however if cell A1 = Chicago, then cell B2 references a different list. Thanks

  2. #2
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Using Validation and Lists to reference data

    Hi

    You need depanted lists.

    Take a look, here,

    http://www.contextures.com/xldataval02.html
    Regards

    Fotis.

    -This is my Greek whisper to Europe.

    --Remember, saying thanks only takes a second or two. Click the little star * below, to give some Rep if you think an answer deserves it.

    Advanced Excel Techniques: http://excelxor.com/

    --KISS(Keep it simple Stupid)

    --Bring them back.

    ---See about Acropolis of Athens.

    --Visit Greece.

  3. #3
    Registered User
    Join Date
    02-29-2012
    Location
    Andros Island, Bahamas
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    15

    Re: Using Validation and Lists to reference data

    Oh yes, I recall now doing this some years ago ... thank you for the reminder.

  4. #4
    Registered User
    Join Date
    02-29-2012
    Location
    Andros Island, Bahamas
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    15

    Re: Using Validation and Lists to reference data

    I'm actually using option buttons that will generate the dependent values, I need to somehow concatenate these to dependent values that are generated from the option button and then produce a validation list in a third cell.

    Example: Option button 1: MK46 --> This populates a cell with MK 46 and another cell with CIRCLE, I need to create a validation list for the MK 46 circle combination ... is this possible?

  5. #5
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Using Validation and Lists to reference data

    I think it is...

    But best way to describe your problem, is to upload a sample workbook,...

  6. #6
    Registered User
    Join Date
    02-29-2012
    Location
    Andros Island, Bahamas
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003
    Posts
    15

    Re: Using Validation and Lists to reference data

    Unfortunately the workbook is on a classified system and I'm unable to upload a sample

+ Reply to Thread

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 RC 1