How to Create Excel Drop-down Menus and Data Validation

This 12-minute tutorial from Simon Sez IT teaches how to streamline data entry and ensure accuracy in Excel spreadsheets by creating drop-down menus and implementing data validation. Follow step-by-step instructions to set up drop-down lists that limit input to specific choices, prevent data entry errors, and maintain data integrity. The video is organized into three main sections: Data Validation (00:00:00), Drop-down Menu creation (00:04:39), and using VLOOKUP with drop-downs (00:07:53). Navigate easily between chapters using the timestamps if you're already familiar with certain topics. Access additional Excel training through Simon Sez IT's library of 200+ courses, with options for a free 14-day trial to their extensive ad-free video collection.