Show a dropdown list based on criteria

simona123

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Hi! I'm trying to show a dropdown list only if another cell is "Yes". How can I do that?
 

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I think you still have to use a drop-down menu but keep the contents as EMPTY. Adding or removing a new drop-down would require macro if its ok for you?
 
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I'm ok with a macro. But I was curious if there is any way to be done with a formula. How do i keep the contents empty?
 
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You can name an empty cell with the name to be used for list e.g. EmptList and then you can refer to this name based on value in another cell. You can use INDIRECT function to refer to this cell. But remember you can't (ADD) a drop-down on its own purely based on formula. Adding a drop-down is beyond scope of cell functions which is what all formulas do basically.
 
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You can name an empty cell with the name to be used for list e.g. EmptList and then you can refer to this name based on value in another cell. You can use INDIRECT function to refer to this cell. But remember you can't (ADD) a drop-down on its own purely based on formula. Adding a drop-down is beyond scope of cell functions which is what all formulas do basically.

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