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Excel List - Oct 28, 2011 at 04:44 AM
 Excel List - Nov 3, 2011 at 04:37 AM
Hello,

I have a master spreadsheet to collate data from spreadsheets filled in by my colleagues.
Column b is 'Transaction Type' and I want to provide a dropdown list on the input sheets based on a named list in my master called Transactions. This list is subject to change and I don't want to have to update on each individual input spreadsheet.
Data Validation doesn't allow me to link to another workbook. Can anyone suggest a way round this?

Many Thanks.

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TrowaD Posts 2921 Registration date Sunday September 12, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen December 27, 2022 552
Nov 1, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Hi,

Just pull the data from one workbook to another.

Workbook 1: select empty cell, type: =
Workbook 2: select the cell you wish to see in woorkbook 1 and hit enter.

The value of workbook 2 is now visible in workbook 1.

Now you can create a dropwdown list.

Best regards,
Trowa
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Excel List
Nov 3, 2011 at 04:37 AM
Thanks Trowa,

I'm up and running now. I didn't realise the source list has to be in the same book.

I appreciate your help.
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