How to Create Dropdown List in Excel | Data Validation Tutorial — with SmartDesk Academy

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In this video, you will learn:
✔ How to create Dropdown Lists in Excel
✔ How to use Data Validation to restrict wrong entries
✔ How to add Custom Error Messages
✔ How to use Input Messages for guided data entry
✔ Bonus: How ChatGPT can create ready-made dropdown lists & formulas for you

This tutorial is perfect for students, professionals, teachers, freelancers, and business owners who want to improve Excel productivity, reporting, and data accuracy.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Video

🔹 Create simple dropdowns in Excel
🔹 Apply custom Data Validation rules
🔹 Add friendly input & error messages
🔹 Use ChatGPT to generate data lists & formulas instantly

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