Hi,
I'm trying to restrict the entry of data into cells based on values in a
list.
What I need is similar to Data Validation but I want Excel to complete
the entry after the user has entered just the first character.
For example, In Microsoft Access, when creating a new table in Design
view, first you enter the field name, then tab across to Data Type.
Entering a "c" and then tab automatically enters "Currency" as the data
type. Similar for "d", DateTime; "t", Text etc.
So, in Excel, if I have a list, say, New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo.
Typing "S" and then tab will complete the entry as Sydney.
Sounds simple and I'm sorry if the question has been answered before but
I cant find it any Google searches I've tried.
Bob
Gord Dibben - 09 Sep 2006 23:58 GMT
Bob
If your drop-down list if from Data Validation, you cannot have Autocomplete.
Try a combo-box drop-down list.
Debra Dalgleish has instructions.
http://www.contextures.on.ca/xlDataVal10.html
Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP
>Hi,
>I'm trying to restrict the entry of data into cells based on values in a
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>Bob
Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP