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In the Data Validation dialog box, uncheck the Show error alert after invalid data is entered box under Error Alert tab, then click the OK button. Then you can enter any text into drop down list cells as you need without getting an error alert.

Edit a drop-down list with items that have been entered manuallyOn the worksheet where you applied the drop-down list, select a cell that has the drop-down list.Go to Data > Data Validation.On the Settings tab, click in the Source box, and then change your list items as needed.More items...

How to add a drop-down list in Google SheetsSelect "Data Validation." Click on Data validation.Click into the "Criteria" section and select either "List from a range" or "List of items" and add your items, as appropriate.Make sure that "Show dropdown list in cell" is ticked, and then click "Save."

Open the Data Validation dialog box (Data tab > Data Validation). On the Settings tab, select List in the Allow box. In the Source box, type the items of your Excel validation list, separated by commas.

In a web browser, select a cell or cells, choose Data Data Validation, then edit the text in the List Of Items field. Select Save to apply your changes.

New Feature to Search Dropdown ListsIn January of 2022, Microsoft released an update that lets you search dropdown (data validation) lists in the desktop version of Excel. It's a feature I've been waiting on for a long time, and I'm happy it's here!

Change or delete a drop-down listOpen a spreadsheet in Google Sheets.Select the cell or cells you'd like to change.Click Data. Data validation.To change the options listed, edit the items next to "Criteria."To delete a list, click Remove validation.Click Save.