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I need to create a drop down list for a new program to
figure out prices. I have looked thru the help section
with little resolution. If anyone knows a good web page
or can get me started I would greatly appreciate it
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You can use Data Validation to create dropdown lists. There are
instructions in Excel's help, and he

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal01.html

To return the price for the selected item, you can use a VLookup
formula. There are instructions and examples he

http://www.contextures.com/xlFunctions02.html

There's a sample file that uses Data Validation and VLookup formulas he

http://www.contextures.com/excelfiles.html#Function

Under Data Validation, look for 'Order Form'



Seymour wrote:
I need to create a drop down list for a new program to
figure out prices. I have looked thru the help section
with little resolution. If anyone knows a good web page
or can get me started I would greatly appreciate it



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