88. Creating drop-down lists for a database

Creating Drop-Down Lists for a Database

**Drop-Down Lists** in a database help standardize data entry by providing predefined choices for specific fields. This ensures data consistency and reduces errors, especially in large datasets.

Steps to Create Drop-Down Lists

  • Step 1: Select the cells where you want to create drop-down lists.
  • Step 2: Go to the Data tab and click Data Validation.
  • Step 3: Choose List as the validation criteria, then enter or select the source of list items.
  • Step 4: Click OK, and the drop-down list will be applied to the selected cells.

Interactive Example: Drop-Down Lists in a Database

Name Department
Alice
Bob
Charlie

Select departments from the drop-down and click "Submit Data" to review the selections.

This example demonstrates how to use drop-down lists in a database. Select a value from the drop-down menus and submit to review your input.

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