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Dependent drop down list
Hi,
I've been trying to create dependent drop down lists. Some of the drop downs are working while some are not and I'm struggling to figure out where the error is.
The formula I'm using is =INDIRECT(Q2).
I've made sure there are no spaces behind my words. What else do I need to do please?
Thank you.
RE: Dependent drop down list
Hi Ibijoke
Thanks for your question.
If some lists are working and others aren't, then I would suggest this could be a problem with your named ranges.
Try pressing Ctrl+F3 to open the Name Manager window and checking if all of the lists have the correct names and references. Even one character difference will stop it from working.
If this doesn't work, please let us know what sort of error you're getting from the lists that aren't working. Is it #REF! or #NAME? or some other problem? This information will help us answer your question better.
Kind Regards,
Sarah
Excel Trainer
RE: Dependent drop down list
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your response. I have opened up the named ranges like you suggested and there are no errors. however, I did notice that the drop downs not working are the ones depending on an object with two words.
For example:
Dependent drop down list for "Weather" is working while list for "Human factor" is not working. Could the problem be related to the fact that there are 2 words involved?
I've tried doing it all over again and this is the message it come ups with:
"The Source currently evaluates to an error. Do you want to continue?"
Please note that there are no spaces in my named ranges even if there are 2 words.
Thank you again
RE: Dependent drop down list
Hi Ibi
Thank you for using the forum
The problem is indeed the fact that your cell contains two words.
Essentially your cell containing the name and the name range need to be exactly the same
"Human factor" would have to typed as "HumanFactor" or "Human_Factor" or however it is listed inside the Name Manager.
Hope this helps
Kind regards
Wendy
