*Create a Reference to the Source List* 1. Open the workbook that contains the source list -- DataValWb.xls in this example. 2. Open the workbook in which you wish to use the list in Data Validation. 3. Choose Insert>Name>Define 4. Type a name for the List, e.g. *MyList* 5. In the refers to box, type a reference to the named range. Start with an equal sign, then the workbook name and an exclamation mark, followed by the range name, e.g. *=DataValWb.xls!CustName* 6. Click OK
*Create the Dropdown List* 1. Select the cells in which data validation will be set. 2. Choose Data>Validation 3. In the Allow box, choose List 4. In the Source box, type the list name, preceded by an equal sign, e.g.: *=MyList* 5. Click OK On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 9:11 PM, <chhajersand...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear excel guru, > > Is there any way I can keep source data list in another sheet (other than > where I want to put the data validation) for data validation "list" command. > > Sandeep Chhajer. > Sent on my BlackBerry® from Vodafone > > -- > FORUM RULES (986+ members already BANNED for violation) > > 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please > Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice > will not get quick attention or may not be answered. > > 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. > > 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security > measure. > > 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. > > 5) Cross-promotion of, or links to, forums competitive to this forum in > signatures are prohibited. > > NOTE : Don't ever post personal or confidential data in a workbook. Forum > owners and members are not responsible for any loss. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com > > To unsubscribe, send a blank email to > excel-macros+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com -- Thanks & regards, Noorain Ansari www.noorainansari.com www.excelmacroworld.blogspot.com -- FORUM RULES (986+ members already BANNED for violation) 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Cross-promotion of, or links to, forums competitive to this forum in signatures are prohibited. NOTE : Don't ever post personal or confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to excel-macros+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com
