Data Validation Question

[DonkeyKong]

Okay,

I am stumped here.

I have a data validation drop down as a list format. Since the list
is over 5000 unique entries, I want to be able to start typing the
value and have it start to go there. However, whenever I start to
type the value, it won't let me. I have another list validation on
the same file that does this and cannot figure it out.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Pete_UK]

Use a Combo box - Debra Dalgleish shows how here:

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal10.html

Hope this helps.

Pete

 

[DonkeyKong]

Use a Combo box - Debra Dalgleish shows how here:

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal10.html

Hope this helps.

Pete







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Pete, is there another way to do this? Because then I need to
reference what is in that cell - similar to a vlookup situation and
don't want to get in to the VB, though I could do it that way - just
wanted to know if it was easier...

 

[T. Valko]

Use a combo box from the control toolbox. It has autocomplete capabilities
and *doesn't* need a VBA interface. You set the autocomplete option in the
Properties.

--
Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP

Use a Combo box - Debra Dalgleish shows how here:

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal10.html

Hope this helps.

Pete







- Show quoted text -

Pete, is there another way to do this? Because then I need to
reference what is in that cell - similar to a vlookup situation and
don't want to get in to the VB, though I could do it that way - just
wanted to know if it was easier...

 

[DonkeyKong]

Use a combo box from the control toolbox. It has autocomplete capabilities
and *doesn't* need a VBA interface. You set the autocomplete option in the
Properties.

--
Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP





Pete, is there another way to do this?  Because then I need to
reference what is in that cell - similar to a vlookup situation and
don't want to get in to the VB, though I could do it that way - just
wanted to know if it was easier...- Hide quoted text -

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I guess I should have read this...

"You can use Data Validation to create a dropdown list of options in a
cell. However, the list font can't be changed, nor can the number of
visible rows, which has a maximum of eight. Also, Data Validation
doesn't have an AutoComplete feature, which finds matching items in
the list as you start to type."

Slams head against the wall...