Finally we get SEARCHABLE drop down lists in Microsoft Excel WITHOUT writing complex formulas. There's no VBA, no filter function. The autocomplete functionality is there by default. The ability to search for values in data validation was released on the web (online) version of Excel last year but now it's available in the Excel desktop version as well. To search the drop-down list you just have to start typing in the cell. A list of search results will appear and filtered down as you type. It also automatically suppresses empty cells.

You can use this to create multiple searchable drop-down lists or data validations in a single sheet.

Availability: This update is currently available on the Beta Channel for Office 365 Insiders for Windows and Mac.

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