Data Validation List - Not Including Blanks

[jbodel]

I have a data Validation List that is based off another cell. If that one cell says A it will list all the services listed for A, but if they select B, it will list all the services for B. The list is alphabetized, and some services might be used with multiple different selections. Right now when you select that Cell (A) it will have a list but have a long scroll where there are blanks. Is there a way to avoid that?

 

[kevin9999]

OK. You don't actually reference A7:A12, all you do is reference A7 and use the spill # to refer to all cells with data under A7 (including A7) which is however many cells the dynamic array formula (Filter) returns. So the data validation formula in A7 will always be =$A$7#

 

[jbodel]

OK. You don't actually reference A7:A12, all you do is reference A7 and use the spill # to refer to all cells with data under A7 (including A7) which is however many cells the dynamic array formula (Filter) returns. So the data validation formula in A7 will always be =$A$7#

Ok I think what you said is beyond my knowledge. Is there an easier way to explain or is this something I should try another way? I really appreciate your help, I just wish I understood more of this.

 

[kevin9999]

Ok I think what you said is beyond my knowledge. Is there an easier way to explain or is this something I should try another way? I really appreciate your help, I just wish I understood more of this.

If you're having trouble copying the XL2BB from post #6, here's a link to the file that I used to test it. It might be easier to understand if you see the actual application.