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How do you alphabetize a drop-down list in Excel?

How do you alphabetize a drop-down list in Excel?

Follow these steps:

  1. Select the columns to sort.
  2. In the ribbon, click Data > Sort.
  3. In the Sort popup window, in the Sort by drop-down, choose the column on which you need to sort.
  4. From the Order drop-down, select Custom List.
  5. In the Custom Lists box, select the list that you want, and then click OK to sort the worksheet.

How do I create a drop-down list in Excel 2003?

Here’s what you do in Excel 2003:

  1. Go to a blank area of your spreadsheet, outside the table.
  2. Enter the items for your list in a single column (no blank cells).
  3. Sort the list, if required.
  4. Select the cell in your table where you want these items to show as a drop-down list.
  5. From the menu, select Data > Validation.

How do I create a pre populate dropdown in Excel?

Create a drop-down list

  1. Select the cells that you want to contain the lists.
  2. On the ribbon, click DATA > Data Validation.
  3. In the dialog, set Allow to List.
  4. Click in Source, type the text or numbers (separated by commas, for a comma-delimited list) that you want in your drop-down list, and click OK.

Can I change the font of the drop-down list in Excel?

Unfortunately, you can’t change the font size or styling in a drop-down list that is created using data validation.

How do I sort alphabetically in Excel with multiple columns automatically?

How to put multiple columns in alphabetical order

  1. Select the entire table you want to sort.
  2. On the Data tab, in the Sort & Filter group, click the Sort.
  3. The Sort dialog box will show up with the first sorting level created for you automatically as Excel sees fit.

How do you populate a cell based on a drop-down list?

Drop down list auto populate with VLOOKUP function

  1. Select a blank cell that you want to auto populate the corresponding value.
  2. Copy and paste the below formula into into it, and then press the Enter key.
  3. From now on, when you select a name in the drop down list, E2 will be auto-populated with a specific score.

How do you create a drop-down list so that users Cannot enter unwanted data?

What to Know

  1. Enter the data you want to appear in the drop-down list. It can be in the same worksheet or another one.
  2. Select the cell where you want the drop-down list to appear, and then select Data > Data Validation > Settings > Allow > List.
  3. Click the Source box, select your list range, and select OK.

How do I increase font size in a drop-down list?

Unfortunately, the font size of a drop-down list can only be changed using VBA. However, you can make the font smaller around the drop-down box (or across the entire sheet), and then zoom in on the overall view. In this way, the font in the drop-down field is also displayed larger.

How do I reorder a list in Excel?

To sort a range:

  1. Select the cell range you want to sort.
  2. Select the Data tab on the Ribbon, then click the Sort command.
  3. The Sort dialog box will appear.
  4. Decide the sorting order (either ascending or descending).
  5. Once you’re satisfied with your selection, click OK.
  6. The cell range will be sorted by the selected column.