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Drop Down List

A drop down list is an input field with a list of available options that can be dropped down. To access the list of options, you can click on a down arrow.

utilize drop down lists restrict input to a range of options for this field. For example, when saving a file there is an option to save the the file as different types. A drop down list is provided to choose between the options, such as "RTF", "ODF Text Document", "Word 2000", etc..

Using Drop Down Lists

The following screencasts demonstrate how to create and use drop down lists:

  • How to use a drop down selection box in a form.
  • How to create a drop down selection box in a spreadsheet.

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