I need a list/combo box that can be linked to many cells.
Posted by DEY on September 21, 2001 8:02 AM
I've tried data validation lists, forms combo and list boxes, and controls combo and list boxes. Each has something I want, but I am not able to get any of them to do everything I want. I'd like to have a drop-down box or a multi-list UserForm that can be used to make individual selections for many different cells. I want the combo/list box to contain 3 different columns, with the selection from each column going in a different cell, or perhaps being concatenated into one cell - I've not decided which is best yet, since I may have to (at some future time) use the selected values in another worksheet or workbook. Further, I want one of the columns in the list to display one thing, but return a different value to the cell. Here's an example of how I want the box/list arranged:
WORK PERFORMED LOCATION HOURS
clean top to bottom 4248 10.75
defrost refrigerator 1120 2.5
wash windows 3155 4.5
mildew removal 2876 3
Here is how I want the selections to be displayed in the cell(s):
WORK PERFORMED LOCATION HOURS
CTTB 4248 10.75
DEFR 1120 2.5
WSHW 3155 4.5
MLDW 2876 3
I want the user to be able to click on one button at the top of a worksheet, make any combination of choices from the three columns, and have those choices displayed in the appropriate cell(s) for that particular day. Each day (Monday - Sunday) will have four areas in which to record each of the above selections...In other words, all four of the above selections could be recorded in just one day.
Also, I have no idea how to ensure that the information will end up in the correct cell, short of clicking on the cell prior to clicking on the list button.
I sure hope someone can help with this, as I am at a loss.
Thanks For Your Time,
DEY