Copy a dropdown in Google Sheets
Copy the dropdown from B2 to B3:B4 without changing the task names or selecting any dropdown value.
Verified by PhilisAbout 60 secondsCopy the dropdown from B2 to B3:B4 without changing the task names or selecting any dropdown value.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Copy a dropdownCopy the dropdown from B2 to B3:B4 without changing the task names or selecting any dropdown value.
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
B2:B4 all has the same three-option dropdown.
Common mistake
Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.
Troubleshooting
Re-select B2 and repeat the final action. B2:B4 all has the same three-option dropdown.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Task | Status |
| Draft brief | |
| Review copy | |
| Publish page |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Copy a dropdown. Copy the dropdown from B2 to B3:B4 without changing the task names or selecting any dropdown value.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- B2:B4 all has the same three-option dropdown.