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This tutorial guides you through extracting unique values from a list of data using Excel formulas, without the need for complex Control + Shift + Enter (CSE) commands. Split into two parts, the video first demonstrates creating a list of unique items, followed by creating a dynamic dropdown list that includes only these unique items.

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Key Highlights:
▪ Creating a List of Unique Items: Discover how to generate a unique list of divisions from a table, ensuring the list updates dynamically with any new additions.
▪ Dynamic DropDown List Creation: Learn how to create a dynamic dropdown list that references your unique list, without including empty fields.
▪ Utilizing INDEX and MATCH Formulas: Understand the efficient use of INDEX and MATCH formulas combined with COUNTIF to dynamically generate unique lists and dropdown menus.
▪ Advanced Excel Techniques: Explore the practical application of advanced Excel techniques for dynamic data management.

As a first step I use formulas to extract the list of unique items to separate cells. My method includes a combination of the Index function together with Match and the Countif function. I'll show you a way to also avoid CSE (control shift enter) as well.

In the second part of the video, I use the Offset formula to create a dynamic list that expands depending on the number of items that should be included in the list.

The solution provided is dynamic so if you add new data or change data, everything updates automatically (we use Excel's Table feature here)


Links to related videos:
DependentDrop Down List (Followup):    • Find Multiple Matches & Dependent Dro...  
Index Match:    • How to use Excel Index Match (the rig...  
Offset:    • Excel OFFSET Function for Dynamic Cal...  

This video from Kevin Lehrbass summarizes all the different techniques you can use to get the job done:    • 00172 Unique Values for Drop Down List  

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