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    Validation

    Does someone can hlelp me to create a drop down list that works as follows:

    1. It neeeds to be able to refer a diffrerent workbook for data.

    2. As I am typing letteres, the possible options are to appear in the drop-down list.

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    Re: Validation

    Hello Cesar,

    If the data is in another workbook and not on a different worksheet, you can not use a regular validation drop down. The Data Validation Drop Down does not support look ahead typing either. You will need to use a Control Toolbox ComboBox to do all these things.
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    Re: Validation

    Leith is right. here's an example.
    Play with the MatchEntry Property of the ListBox / ComboBox
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