How to Add a Calendar Drop Down in Microsoft Excel

How to Add a Calendar Drop Down in Microsoft Excel

A calendar drop-down in Microsoft Excel can significantly enhance your productivity by simplifying date entry tasks. Follow these steps to integrate this feature seamlessly into your sheets.

• Step 1. Insert Developer Tab

  Open Excel and navigate to “File” > “Options.” Select “Customize Ribbon” from the left pane in the Excel Options dialog box. Check the “Developer” option in the list of main tabs on the right side, then click “OK” to apply the changes.

• Step 2. Design Form Control

  

  Go to the Developer tab on the Excel ribbon, then click on “Insert” and select “Combo Box (Form Control)” from the menu. Draw the combo box in the desired location on your worksheet.

• Step 3. Assign Cell Link

  

  Right-click the inserted combo box and choose “Format Control.” Go to the “Control” tab in the Format Control dialog box.

  

  Enter the cell reference where you want the selected date to appear in the “Cell link” field.

• Step 4. Add Calendar Drop-Down

  

  Select the combo box, then click the small arrow icon to open the drop-down list. Enter the range of dates you want to display in the drop-down list under “Input range,” then click “OK” to save the changes.

• Step 5. Test the Calendar Drop-Down

  

  Click on the combo box to activate it. Use the arrow keys or click the drop-down arrow to select a date from the calendar. The selected date will automatically appear in the linked cell.