Follow the steps below to create a drop-down list using data validation in Excel. If you want to add a message pop up, you can click the Input Message tab and check the checkbox for “Show input ...

To add a drop-down list, you'll have to use the Data Validation function in Google Sheets. Here's how to add a drop-down list in Google Sheets, from either a list of items or a specified range.

We’re going to combine the data validation control with the conditional formatting feature in order to apply a font color to the selected list value.

Learn how to use data validation in Google Sheets to enter information faster and with fewer errors.