Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Combo Box - Select from a List

This video tutorial demonstrates how to integrate combo boxes into Excel reports to allow users to select a month and view corresponding revenue data. It covers the setup of a combo box form control, linking it to a data range, and using the INDEX formula to retrieve and display data. The tutorial also explains how to configure combo box properties, such as input range and cell link, and concludes with tips on hiding columns for a cleaner report presentation.

What is the primary purpose of using a combo box in Excel reports?

• To calculate the sum of a column

• To allow users to select a month and display corresponding revenue

• To create a list of items

• To format cells with colors

What preparation is necessary before setting up a combo box?

• Designing a new worksheet

• Listing all months and revenues

• Writing a VBA script

• Creating a pie chart

Where can you find the controls to insert a combo box in Excel?

• Home ribbon

• Insert ribbon

• Developer ribbon

• Data ribbon

What is the function of the cell link in a combo box setup?

• To format the combo box

• To display the selected item

• To store the position of the selected item

• To calculate the total revenue

What is the benefit of defining the number of drop-down lines in a combo box?

• To limit the number of selections

• To avoid scrolling through the list

• To increase the size of the combo box

• To reduce the file size

How does the INDEX formula assist in retrieving data in this setup?

• It finds the position of the selected month

• It calculates the average revenue

• It formats the selected cell

• It retrieves data based on the position number

What can be done to keep the report clean and user-friendly?

• Add more columns

• Hide unnecessary data

• Use multiple worksheets

• Add more combo boxes