Data validation drop-down list

jgeorg0310

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I created a drop-down list with different fruit names and I want the user to be able to type in the first couple letters of the fruit name and have it auto-populate. For example, if the user types in "ap", the word apple would automatically appear. Is there a setting within the data validation that I need to change? Please help!
 

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I don’t think you can do that by using data validation, but you can by using combobox.
 
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