Data Validation using table name - F3 not working

MurphDog

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Office Version
  1. 365
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  1. Windows
Excel 365 - I've got dynamic lists being used for drop downs but I'm having trouble creating the drop down list using the table name (using the range works, but it doesn't update when a new item in the dynamic table is created). The only thing I am able to find online is press the F3 button when in that data validation field after list is selected. I'm expecting to see a list of my available tables, but my pc just dings at me like that is not an option. Please advise.
 

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I also struggled with that issue. What works:
  1. Select the column in the table (not the whole sheet column)
  2. Type a name in the name field (left of the formula)
  3. In the data validation select 'List'
  4. in the source type =name from step 2
 
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