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Excel 2010 Drop-Down disappears when file is saved/reopened I have a workbook cr

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Excel 2010 Drop-Down disappears when file is saved/reopened

I have a workbook created in Excel 2010. I used Data Validation to create a drop-down list in a cell that uses a different column of data for the list of values. I selected "List" in data validation and made sure that "in cell drop-down" is selected. the Drop Down list works fine while I have the spreadsheet open. For business purposes, I need to protect both the worksheet and workbook structure but the drop-down cells are unlocked and not hidden. The source data is both locked and hidden. Everything works fine until I save and close the workbook and then reopen it. The drop-down arrow still appears but the list does not pop up when the cell/arrow is selected. When I select "Data Validation" again, it says it allows "Any Value". That is, the validation is gone.

I know in excel 2007 there was an issue with frozen panes using drop downs. i have no frozen paneess. the ccell DOES, however, have a name applied to it so it can be referenced by name in other places in the workbook!. But other drop-downs without names also have the same problem.

Please help. I am really under the gun to get this working and will be completely stuck withoutt these data validation fields.

Explanation / Answer

Opened workbook by filename 'TEST.xlsx'.

Entered an sample list of names in Sheet2 A1:A10

Selected cell A1 in sheet1> data tab> datavalidation> list> source =Sheet2!A1:A10 (Check in cell drop down)>ok

Sheet1 A1>Format cells> protection> uncheck loceked> ok.   Now when sheet1 is active> Protect sheet>ok; protect workbook> ok

I saved an reopened it, it worked . It worked like a charm.

Please provide step by step on how you trying to work on excel file. I am sure some where its problem in the course of data validating:(