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Create a dropdown list in Google Sheets

Complete “Create a dropdown list” in Google Sheets.

Verified by PhilisAbout 45 seconds
Quick answer

Complete “Create a dropdown list” in Google Sheets.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Create a dropdown listComplete “Create a dropdown list” in Google Sheets.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

The sheet reflects create a dropdown list.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The sheet reflects create a dropdown list.

Video transcript

  1. Open the prepared practice spreadsheet.
  2. Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
  3. Create a dropdown list. Complete “Create a dropdown list” in Google Sheets.
  4. Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
  5. The sheet reflects create a dropdown list.