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• #DROP DOWN CALENDAR EXCEL 2016 UPDATE#

Make sure that the In-cell drop down box is checked and if you want the user to be able to make a blank selection (i.e. Make sure that the range of cells is preceded by an equals sign like this: =$F$8:$F$13 To get the range into the box, you can also click on the cell selector button and then drag over the cell range you need. In the Allow box select List and then enter the range of cells in the Source box.

Click the Data Validation button and in the Data Validation window ensure that you’re working on the Settings tab. Select the cell where you want the list to go and then click the Data tab and go to the Data Tools group. Make sure that there are no blank entries in the list.īe aware that the order that you type in the data is the order that the values will appear in the drop down list so perform any sorting you need before you go any further. To create a drop down list from the contents of a range of cells, first of all type in the values you want to appear in the list in a single row or single column in your workbook. To indicate that a drop down list is present, Excel displays a down arrow to the right of the cell.Ĭreate A Drop Down List From A Range Of Cells

Thanks Mr.A drop down list in Excel presents a number of options for the user to select from. Excel shares a great tip in having a date picker in all versions of Excel! Check it out! Normally it won’t affect date-related calculation but you may not apply Date format on that cell directly. The date on the Linked Cell is actually set as Text not Date.If you want to edit or even move the DTPicker, you have to TURN ON the “ Design Mode” first.The date selected is LINKED to the cell you have assigned, i.e.When you have finished property setting, resizing and moving it to your designated location, you need to turn OFF the “ Design Mode” in order to activate the DTPicker To experiment it, click on the dropdown arrow to display the calendar below: Now you may want to resize the DTPicker by drag and drop a corner of it.In the Properties Windows, input the Cell Reference you want in the Linked Cell.Right Click the DTPicker (Make sure the “Design Mode” is ON).Properties Setting – Most of the time, you want to Link the value in the DTPicker to a specific cell. Pls note that the “ Design Mode” is turned ON, meaning you can edit (move/resize/change properties) the DTPicker. Now you should see the DTPicker (Dropdown box) The “ More Controls” dialog box is opened Scroll down and look for “ Microsoft Date and Time Picker Control 6.0 (SP6)” Click on “ More Controls” – the lowest right icon.Check the “ Develop” on the right under Main Tabs.Go to File Tab (or Ribbon icon for Excel 2007).In case it is not on your ribbon, follow the following steps First, you need to go to the Developer Tab. So I would like to share with you, just in case you need it. I asked that because I didn’t know its existence in Excel as it is so well hidden.

#DROP DOWN CALENDAR EXCEL 2016 UPDATE#

UPDATE on 2: Don’t miss the video at the end of this post.ĭid you ever ask why Excel does not provide Dropdown Calendar for date selection? Like the one shown below: