Excel 2010: how to use autocomplete in validation list

Question

I\'m using a large validation list on which a couple of vlookup() functions depend. This list is getting larger and larger. Is there a way to type the first letters of the l

Answer 1

As other people suggested, you need to use a combobox. However, most tutorials show you how to set up just one combobox and the process is quite tedious.

As I faced this problem before when entering a large amount of data from a list, I can suggest you use this autocomplete add-in . It helps you create the combobox on any cells you select and you can define a list to appear in the dropdown.