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Changing Fonts in Data Validation Drop-Down Lists

Summary: When you use Excel’s data validation features to create a drop-down list, you might not be pleased with Excel’s choice of fonts for the list. Unfortunately, you may be out of luck if you want to modify Excel’s choices. (This tip works with Microsoft Excel 97, Excel 2000, Excel 2002, Excel 2003, and Excel 2007.)

Frederick has created some simple drop-down lists for some cells using data validation. He wants to know if there is a way to change the font used to display the entries in the drop-down lists.

The short answer is no, there is not. You can adjust the apparent size of the font by adjusting the zoom value for a worksheet, but that is about it. If you want more control over the font, then you will need to use a different approach to drop-down lists, such as using a combo box from the Control toolbox.

Tip #3264 applies to Microsoft Excel versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007


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