Learn how to create a drop-down list using Data Validation in Excel. Data Validation limits the type of data that can be entered into a cell.

You can easily create a drop-down list in Excel to limit the values that can be entered in a column. Here's how to set one up.

To create data bars in Excel, select your cells and then choose data bars from Conditional Formatting.

Figure B The Excel add-in inserts a chart populated with dummy data. How to connect the Excel data to the chart At this point, you’re ready to connect the chart to real data.

How to Create a Simple Database in Excel The first step to creating a searchable spreadsheet is to describe your data.