Dependent listings

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Hello,


I am trying to create a shared spreadsheet where users can select an original value from a drop down listing, and then fill out remaining information using additional drop down listings that are dependent upon the original drop down listing.
There is one catch. The dependent drop down listings have "dimension" type values that predict what value should be displayed. I can write what I am trying to do easily in a SQL query, but trying to convert this thinking into an Excel formula is becoming overwhelming.




STORE REGION
1234 ABCD
5678 EFGH
9101 IJKL




select s.store,r.region
from store s, region r
where s.conference = r.conference


If a user selects "Store One", I want only the available "Region" values for "Store One" to be displayed as a selection. This is based on both "Store" and "Region" having the same "Conference" value (join).


I have read all kinds of information about dependent lists in Excel, using IF statements, etc. But I am becoming overwhelmed and confused.




I have created a "Lists" tab within a Excel workbook that contains a "Store" listing, "Region" listing, and two listings of "Conference" valules. But, as mentioned, I am becoming overwhelmed and the concepts are not fitting together.




Thank you for any help!

 

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