Excel - Data Validation Dropdown Arrows Always Visible? Episode 1816
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Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Making Data Validation Drop-Down Arrows Always Visible in Excel: Solutions and Workarounds.
Welcome back to the MrExcel podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing a common issue faced by Excel users - the data validation drop-down arrows not being visible at all times. This can be frustrating for both the creator of the spreadsheet and the users. But don't worry, we have some solutions for you.
First, we will explore the simplest solution - coloring the cells with data validation. This will make the cells stand out and serve as a reminder for users to click on them to reveal the drop-down arrow. However, this may not be the most efficient solution for everyone.
Next, we will look at a trickier solution involving creating a fake drop-down arrow using shapes. While this may seem like a good idea at first, it can lead to confusion and frustration for users when they click on the arrow and end up selecting the shape instead of the cell. After trying to find a way to prevent this, we came up with a workaround involving creating a background image with the drop-down arrows and using a combo box from the forms control to change the underlying value.
To use this solution, you will need to have the developer tab enabled. If you don't have it, simply right-click on the Ribbon and select "customize the Ribbon" to add it. Then, you can use the combo box to create a drop-down arrow that is always visible and changes the underlying value when an item is selected. This solution may require some additional steps, such as hiding the underlying cells or changing the font color, but it is a more efficient and user-friendly option.
In conclusion, there is no direct way to make the data validation drop-down arrows always visible in Excel. However, with these solutions, you can work around this issue and make your spreadsheet more user-friendly. Thank you for watching this episode of the MrExcel podcast, and we hope to see you again for more helpful tips and tricks.
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Table of Contents:
(00:00) Episode Topic: Validation Drop-down Arrows Always Visible?
(00:10) Problem Scenario
(00:20) First Solution: Coloring Cells
(00:41) Second Solution: Tricking Users with Fake Arrows
(01:33) Third Solution: Using Shapes and Background Image
(03:43) Recommended Solution: Using Combo Box from Developer Tab
(07:25) Clicking Like really helps the algorithm
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This video answers these common search terms:
Coloring cells with data validation
Combo box format control
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Tricking users with a shape
Using shapes and images
Validation drop-down arrows
Visible drop-downs
Join the MrExcel Message Board discussion about this video at https://www.mrexcel.com/board/threads...
Can you keep the data validation drop-down arrows visible? This video offers three alternatives.
Welcome back to the MrExcel podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing a common issue faced by Excel users - the data validation drop-down arrows not being visible at all times. This can be frustrating for both the creator of the spreadsheet and the users. But don't worry, we have some solutions for you.
First, we will explore the simplest solution - coloring the cells with data validation. This will make the cells stand out and serve as a reminder for users to click on them to reveal the drop-down arrow. However, this may not be the most efficient solution for everyone.
Next, we will look at a trickier solution involving creating a fake drop-down arrow using shapes. While this may seem like a good idea at first, it can lead to confusion and frustration for users when they click on the arrow and end up selecting the shape instead of the cell. After trying to find a way to prevent this, we came up with a workaround involving creating a background image with the drop-down arrows and using a combo box from the forms control to change the underlying value.
To use this solution, you will need to have the developer tab enabled. If you don't have it, simply right-click on the Ribbon and select "customize the Ribbon" to add it. Then, you can use the combo box to create a drop-down arrow that is always visible and changes the underlying value when an item is selected. This solution may require some additional steps, such as hiding the underlying cells or changing the font color, but it is a more efficient and user-friendly option.
In conclusion, there is no direct way to make the data validation drop-down arrows always visible in Excel. However, with these solutions, you can work around this issue and make your spreadsheet more user-friendly. Thank you for watching this episode of the MrExcel podcast, and we hope to see you again for more helpful tips and tricks.
Buy Bill Jelen's latest Excel book: https://www.mrexcel.com/products/latest/
You can help my channel by clicking Like or commenting below: https://www.mrexcel.com/like-mrexcel-...
Table of Contents:
(00:00) Episode Topic: Validation Drop-down Arrows Always Visible?
(00:10) Problem Scenario
(00:20) First Solution: Coloring Cells
(00:41) Second Solution: Tricking Users with Fake Arrows
(01:33) Third Solution: Using Shapes and Background Image
(03:43) Recommended Solution: Using Combo Box from Developer Tab
(07:25) Clicking Like really helps the algorithm
#excel #microsoft #microsoftexcel #exceltutorial #exceltips #exceltricks #excelmvp #freeclass #freecourse #freeclasses #excelclasses #microsoftmvp #walkthrough #evergreen #spreadsheetskills #analytics #analysis #dataanalysis #dataanalytics #mrexcel #spreadsheets #spreadsheet #excelhelp #accounting #tutorialalightmotion
This video answers these common search terms:
Coloring cells with data validation
Combo box format control
Data validation
Developer tab in Excel
Linking cells and formulas
Locking objects and protecting sheet
Tricking users with a shape
Using shapes and images
Validation drop-down arrows
Visible drop-downs
Join the MrExcel Message Board discussion about this video at https://www.mrexcel.com/board/threads...
Can you keep the data validation drop-down arrows visible? This video offers three alternatives.
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