i know this has to be simple but....

[aspiar]

i cant figure it out.
I'd like to load a list based on the value of the cell above. for example:

In cell A1 you can choose Apples, Oranges or Lemons
if you choose Apples, the in cell B1 you get to choose from a list like: RED, GREEN, LARGE, SMALL etc etc

If you choose Oranges in A1 then you can choose ORANGE, JUICY, DRY etc etc in B1

And so on and so forth....

Any ideas???

Thanks!

 

[Von Pookie]

The best explanation is probably the one by Aladin. Take a look
http://www.mrexcel.com/board2/viewtopic.php?p=154#154

 

[Macropheliac]

Maybe this can get you started:

The following code works with validation lists. When the worksheet is selected, the choices in A1 become Apples, Oranges, or Lemons. If Apples is selected, the choices in B1 become Red, Green, Large, or Small. If Red is selected, the choices become Sweet, Sour, or Bitter.

Private Sub Worksheet_Activate()
 With Range("A1").Validation
        .Delete
        .Add Type:=xlValidateList, AlertStyle:=xlValidAlertStop, Operator:= _
        xlBetween, Formula1:="Apples,Oranges,Lemons"
    End With
End Sub

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Select Case Target.Address
    Case "$A$1"
        Select Case Target.Value
            Case "Apples"
                With Range("B1").Validation
                    .Delete
                    .Add Type:=xlValidateList, AlertStyle:=xlValidAlertStop, Operator:= _
                    xlBetween, Formula1:="Red,Green,Large,Small"
                End With
        End Select
    Case "$B$1"
        Select Case Target.Value
            Case "Red"
                With Range("C1").Validation
                    .Delete
                    .Add Type:=xlValidateList, AlertStyle:=xlValidAlertStop, Operator:= _
                    xlBetween, Formula1:="Sweet,Sour,Bitter"
                End With
        End Select
End Select
End Sub

To enter the code:
-Select the worksheet
-Right-Click the sheet tab
-Choose View Code
-Paste the code

Study the Select Case Method and modify the code as necessary. If you need any help, please post back.

Good luck,
Mac