Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Creating Dynamic Drop-Down Lists

The video tutorial covers data validation in Excel, focusing on creating drop-down lists to ensure accurate data entry. It explains how to handle duplicates using the unique function and how to make lists dynamically update by converting data into tables. The tutorial provides practical examples and solutions to common issues encountered with data validation lists.

What is the main purpose of data validation in Excel?

Describe how to create a data validation drop-down list in Excel.

What issues can arise when using data validation lists with duplicate names?

Explain the role of the UNIQUE function in managing data validation lists.

Why is it beneficial to hide the column containing the source data for a drop-down list?

What steps should be taken if the drop-down list does not reflect newly added values?

How can you ensure that a drop-down list updates automatically when new names are added?