Insert Drop Down Box in Excel Open a new Excel worksheet and type a list of entries in one column or row. For example, type in Column A, Rows 1 to 7 and leave no blank cells.

Select where you want the drop-down list to appear. Click the Data tab and select Data Validation in the Data Tools group. A Data Validation dialog box will appear.

Microsoft Excel users, here's a quick tip on adding a condition to a drop down list.

How to Insert a Combo Box in Excel 2010. Combo boxes are a useful way of entering data into an Excel spreadsheet, combining the flexibility of a text field with the convenience of a list box.

Microsoft Excel can save you time in lots of little ways, like adding a drop-down list to cells so that only pre-written text can be entered.