STEP 1 :- As we can see on the top we have a data entry form at the bottom we have a dashboard
STEP 2 :- So for creating a drop-down list select a cell and go to data under this data there is data validation icon.
now click on the data validation and the screen will pop up shown below.
STEP 3 :- Now under the setting option click the allow button and select the list. now in source write the entries for eg india, united states, china etc we can add as many countries than click ok.
STEP 4 :- Now after this, if we select any cell there is a dropdown list of entries like India,united states, china, etc. so our drop-down list is updated.
Now let us understand how to create a drop-down from the list because whenever we have big data sets than it is not easy to write manually every entry. In this case, We will follow the steps given below.
Step 1: Select the cells containing the headings and values
Step 2: Click on “Data” on the top of excel and select Data Validation:
Step 3: Select List under “Allow” and enter the Range of your data under “Source”. Click Ok:
Note: In order to fix the range, you need to use “$” sign before Column and Row reference values i.e. $A$2:$A$8
Step 4: Here is your drop down list:
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