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How to Base one drop down list on another in Microsoft Excel

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Excel dilettantes and seasoned Microsoft Office professionals alike may be surprised to learn that in Excel one can make a drop down list based upon a second drop down list (or, similarly, data validation list that is based on a second validation list).

See how to create a Drop Down List that is based on another drop down list using there

features:

1)Data Validation List

2)Defined Names

3)Create Names From Selection

4)INDIRECT function

5)SUBSTITUTE function

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