combo box

mypig7

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I need a combo box with 5 options in it.

If I choose Option 1 from the box, then in the cell to the right of it I need 5 further sub options to appear as options in a combo box, so they are related.

And if I choose Option 2 in the box then to the right in the next combo some sub categories which relate to option 2 appear.

How can I do this.
 

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I manage double combo boxes by inserting unique identifiers against each heading and concatenation...it's easier to see...if you email me I'll send you an example of what i mean..this is done using forms from the control box and not done in vba

regards
chef
 
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Hey Chef can u share that thing with all of us,

i could manage using datavalidation
Using Data validation on cell C1 for master list and D1 for dynamic sub option list

I1:I5 has Option1 to option 5
J1:J2 has 2 Sub option for option 1
K1:K2 has 2 Sub option for option 2
L1:L2 has 2 Sub option for option 3
M1:M2 has 2 Sub option for option 4
N1:N2 has 2 Sub option for option 5

Data Validation > list source for
C1 => "=I1:I5"
D1 => "=IF(C1="","",CHOOSE(MATCH(C1,I1:I5),J1:J2,K1:K2,L1:L2,M1:M2,N1:N2))"
 
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sure...i'm back at work in the morning and will email an attached file...anyone else is welcome.....

i've left all the formula etc as is.....and you just need to follow the principles and populate your own entries...
regards
chef
 
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