Creating a dropdown list from values in a column on another sheet

jeffvinsant

I am trying to create a simple dropdown list of values to select from a customized list of values in another sheet. This list will change over time, so I want to use this reference sheet to update the list values. I have setup the list in Sheet Reference Manager and there is only one column of data in the reference sheet which contains the values for the dropdown list. However, I am at a loss as to what formula to use on the primary sheet column so that it is using the values from the referenced sheet. Thank you for assisting.

Andrée Starå

Hi @jeffvinsant

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now natively, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• Use the Premium App, Data Shuttle to "sync" dropdown lists.

Is that an option?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Crystal van Sant

@Andrée Starå Could you explain how the workflow would work using Data Shuttle? I currently use the 3rd party add-in Dropdown Anvil app but would love to find a better way.

Example of what I'm trying to do : We have an employee on-boarding sheet that is live and can be updated & added to throughout the day. I would like to use a column from this sheet as an employee name list and have it as a drop down in multiple other sheets so when new people are added or info is updated, the dropdown options reflect those changes.

(PS. I have submitted an Enhancement Request also but it just seems like this is a basic functionality that I'm just overlooking)

Meszarj

All of these posts are from 2 years ago asking this question??? Why isn't this a basic feature yet?

David Jasven

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/427884#Comment_427884

Hi All,

I made a solution :-) 🔮 You can check out my video below on how I solved it.

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CBT

I want to use the dropdown list in Forms, but I can make that happen if this feature was available in the Sheet

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