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Excel Modules

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Module 2: Make a Drop-down List with Data Validation

Step 1:

Make an excel spreadsheet and put header titles for the drop down lists you would like to make.

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Step 2

Put in the names of the doctors under the doctor column.

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Step 3

Put in the names of the patients under the patient column.

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Step 4

Select the cells of your choice and type "Select Doctor" and in another cell "Select Patient".

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Step 5

Select the cell next to the cell that says "Select Doctor".

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Step 6

Go to the Data tab and then go to Data Validation in the ribbon.

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Step 7

Select list from the drop-down menu. Click OK.

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Step 8

Go to the source box

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Step 9

With your mouse select all of the names of the doctors in the doctors column.

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Step 10

Click OK

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Step 11

Now click on the cell next to the cell that says "Select Doctor" and you will see your drop-down list. Repeat the same steps for the cell next to the "Select Patients" cell.

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