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Using an Excel Table within a Data Validation list
8 November 2018

Excel Tables expand automatically whenever new data is added to the bottom. Data Validation lists would benefit from the auto-expand feature… but it just doesn't work.

This article shows you how to make a Data Validation list that refers to a Table, via three methods:

  • Normal cell references over a Table.
  • Named Range of the Table column.
  • INDIRECT function.

Full article: Using an Excel Table within a Data Validation list

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