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

=OFFSET(NameList!$A$2:$A$200,MATCH(INDIRECT("FillData!"&ADDRESS(ROW(),COLUMN(),4))&"*",NameList!$A$2:$A$200,0)-1,0,COUNTIF($A$2:$A$200,INDIRECT("FillData!"&ADDRESS(ROW(),COLUMN(),4))&"*"),1)

1. Create sheet name as Namelist. In column A fill list of data.

2. Create another sheet name as FillData for making data validation list as you want.

3. Type first alphabet and select, drop down menu will appear depend on you type.