How can you create a drop-down list in a cell?

To create a drop-down list in a cell, the appropriate method is to use Data Validation. This feature allows you to restrict the type of data that can be entered into a cell. By setting up a drop-down list through Data Validation, you can define a list of acceptable values, which the user can select from, thus ensuring data accuracy and consistency.

When using Data Validation for a drop-down list, you would typically select the cell in which you want the list, navigate to the Data tab, and choose Data Validation from the ribbon. In the Data Validation dialog, you can then set the criteria to 'List' and specify the source for the list—this can be a range of cells in your worksheet containing the values you want to include in your drop-down.

The other choices do not serve the purpose of creating a drop-down list. Conditional Formatting is used to change the appearance of cells based on certain conditions, but it does not create a list of options to choose from. Filters allow you to display specific rows of data based on criteria, but they do not create a selectable list in a single cell. Data Tables are used for what-if analysis by organizing and calculating multiple scenarios, but they do not provide a simple mechanism for creating a drop