Create Multiple Dependent Drop Down Lists in Excel

Create multiple dependent drop down lists in Excel. Each lists options are dependent upon the previous list selection.
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It is vital for your Excel reports that data is accurate. Assist users when entering data by providing drop down lists of the possible options. If you have large lists of options then break it down into several cascading drop down lists.
To create multiple dependent drop down lists in Excel you will first need to set up your lists as named ranges. The Data Validation tool and the INDIRECT function can then be used to reference the named ranges creating dependent lists.
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