You can insert a drop-down list of valid entries (also called a drop-down menu or drop-down box) in Excel to make data entry easier, or to limit entries to certain items that you define.

To automatically create a repeating field in the data source that is bound to the multiple-selection list box, select the Automatically create data source check box.

Add a list box to your Excel worksheet from which users can choose a value. Make data entry easier by letting users choose a value from a combo box. A combo box combines a text box …

After you create a drop-down list, you might want to add more items or delete items. In this article, we'll show you how to do that depending on how the list was created.

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To automatically create a field in the data source that is bound to the list box, select the Automatically create data source check box. To bind the list box to an existing field, clear the …

In the Data Connection Wizard, click Create a new connection to, click Receive data, and then click Next. On the next page of the wizard, click Database (Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft …

If you use a mapped network drive (that is, assigning a letter to a network drive, such as H: or Z:), forms that users create that are based on this form template will search for the database on …

When you use the Lookup Wizard to create a values list field, the Lookup field properties are set for you. To change the design of the values list field, set it's Lookup properties.

Navigate to the list or library you want to create a column in. To the right of the last column name at the top of the list or library, select + Add column or +.