98.7% Of all customers recommend us, we're so confident about our results we publish all reviews and stats
View Live Stats View ReviewsForum home » Delegate support and help forum » Microsoft Excel Training and help » Lists
Lists
Resolved · Low Priority · Version 365
Amy has attended:
Excel Advanced course
Lists
Can you remind me how to turn a set of data into a list - I don't think it is in the PDF provided (sorry if it is)
RE: Lists
Hi Amy,
Thank you for your question to the forum.
I assume when you say you want to 'turn data into a list' you mean a drop down list. This is part of the Data Validation topic on the Excel Advanced course and can be applied as follows:
1. In Excel, select the cell or cells in which to populate your drop down list
2. Go to DATA > DATA VALIDATION. Under 'Allow' change 'Any value' to 'List'
3. Click inside the 'Source' field and select the data set you want to convert. Click OK
You can now see the list available in this cell where you can choose an item within the list
I hope this is what you were asking for. Please let me know if this has helped you
Kind regards
Martin Sutherland
(IT Trainer)
RE: Lists
Hi
No sorry that is not what I meant - Jens Bonde showed a data set which was not in a list format and therefore difficult to work with in excel using V/Xlookups. He showed a quick way of converting this data into a list format.
Thanks
Amy
RE: Lists
Hi Amy,
I showed you how Excel Power Query can change wrong structured data into a list.
I have found a nice YouTube video which will take you through the steps.
Please watch the video and let me know, if you have further questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMrfbv2h7p8
Kind regards
Jens Bonde
Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer
Tel: 0207 987 3777
STL - https://www.stl-training.co.uk
98%+ recommend us
London's leader with UK wide delivery in Microsoft Office training and management training to global brands, FTSE 100, SME's and the public sector
Training information:
See also:
Welcome. Please choose your application (eg. Excel) and then post your question. Our Microsoft Qualified trainers will then respond within 24 hours (working days). Frequently Asked Questions
Any suggestions, questions or comments? Please post in the Improve the forum thread. |
Excel tip:Large Icons on toolbarYou can make the buttons on your toolbars bigger by going to Tools / Customize / Options / select Large icons. |