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Data Validation List with Dynamic Arrays in Excel

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How to make a drop down menu list using data validation and dynamic arrays in Excel 365.

This is a simple procedure, but very easy to forget.

Procedure

Select the first cell of the dynamic array > put a # at the end of it.

C2#

Note: absolute and relative cell references work the same way, there is no change for this.

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Excel Function: FILTER(), SORT(), UNIQUE()
Excel Version: Excel 365
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Excel Function: FILTER(), SORT(), UNIQUE()
Excel Version: Excel 365
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