What is the shortcut to open drop down list in excel

Answer

The shortcut to open a drop-down list in Excel is Alt + Down Arrow on Windows and Control + Option + Down Arrow on Mac. This shortcut works when the cell already contains a drop-down list created through Data Validation.

Steps to Use the Shortcut

1. Select the cell that contains the drop-down list.

2. Press Alt + Down Arrow on Windows.

3. Press Control + Option + Down Arrow on Mac.

4. The drop-down list opens immediately, allowing selection using the arrow keys or by typing the first letters of an option.

Notes and Tips

• The shortcut does not work if the cell does not have a drop-down list applied.

• You can navigate through the options using the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys.

• Press Enter to select the highlighted option from the list.

• Press Esc to close the drop-down without making a selection.

This shortcut speeds up data entry and ensures consistent values in your Excel sheets.

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