{"id":458792,"date":"2022-06-06T22:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T19:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-create-and-customize-a-drop-down-list-in-google-docs\/"},"modified":"2022-06-06T22:00:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T19:00:39","slug":"how-to-create-and-customize-a-drop-down-list-in-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-customize-a-drop-down-list-in-google-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Create and Customize a Drop-Down List in Google Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af1bf2fbfedd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af1bf2fbfedd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-customize-a-drop-down-list-in-google-docs\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Create_and_Customize_a_Drop-Down_List_in_Google_Docs%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Create and Customize a Drop-Down List in Google Docs&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-customize-a-drop-down-list-in-google-docs\/#Insert_a_Drop-Down_List_in_Google_Docs\" >Insert a Drop-Down List in Google Docs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-customize-a-drop-down-list-in-google-docs\/#Create_a_Custom_Drop-Down_List\" >Create a Custom Drop-Down List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-customize-a-drop-down-list-in-google-docs\/#Customize_a_Preset_or_Existing_Drop-Down_List\" >Customize a Preset or Existing Drop-Down List<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Create_and_Customize_a_Drop-Down_List_in_Google_Docs%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Create and Customize a Drop-Down List in Google Docs&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731630\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Docs logo on a white background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Drop-down lists are handy tools for entering data. They give you a choice of input, so there are no misspellings, errors, or unwanted entries. Google Docs offers both preset and custom drop-down lists to fit any type of document.<\/p>\n<p>By using these lists in Google Docs, you can answer a question, select a status for a project or task, pick a menu item, choose a location, and so much more. Whether your Google Doc is for yourself, your team, or a broader audience, take advantage of the drop-down lists for data entry.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insert_a_Drop-Down_List_in_Google_Docs\"><\/span>Insert a Drop-Down List in Google Docs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"justthesteps\">\n<li>Place the cursor where you want the drop-down list to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear.<\/li>\n<li>From the top menu, click Insert &gt; Dropdown.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a preset option, or click \u201cNew Dropdown\u201d to start building a custom list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Whether you want to use a preset or custom drop-down list in your document, you\u2019ll insert it the same way. So, open up your document and select the spot where you want the drop-down. You can place it anywhere in the text or inside of a table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add a Drop-Down List to a Word Document<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Select Insert &gt; Dropdown from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803345\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/InsertDropdown-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Dropdown in the Insert menu\" width=\"335\" height=\"305\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll then see the preset options along with one to create your own list. To view the list items for a preset list, hover your cursor over one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803344\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PresetNew-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Dropdown list options in Google Docs\" width=\"515\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to create your own drop-down list, choose \u201cNew Dropdown\u201d and then follow the next steps.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Custom_Drop-Down_List\"><\/span>Create a Custom Drop-Down List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the new drop-down list box open, start by giving your list a name. You\u2019ll notice it says \u201cTemplate\u201d which means you can reuse or edit your new list later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803350\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/NameNew-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Name a new dropdown list\" width=\"330\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, enter each list item and assign a color to it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803349\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ItemsColorsNew-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Items and colors in a dropdown list\" width=\"330\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To add more items, click \u201cNew Option.\u201d Then enter the item name and pick a color for it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803348\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/NewOption-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add another list item\" width=\"330\" height=\"420\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To remove an item, click the trash can icon to the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803346\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DeleteItem-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you want to rearrange the order of the items, select the grid icon on the left and then drag and drop it where you want it in the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803347\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RearrangeNew-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drag to rearrange list items\" width=\"330\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you finish, click \u201cSave\u201d and then test out your new drop-down list if you like.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803351\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CustomList-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Custom dropdown list in Google Docs\" width=\"225\" height=\"175\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customize_a_Preset_or_Existing_Drop-Down_List\"><\/span>Customize a Preset or Existing Drop-Down List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing, there are a couple of presets for Project Status and Review Status with four list items each. You can use one of these if they fit your document or select one and customize it if you\u2019d like changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Edit a Drop-Down List in Microsoft Excel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remember that you can follow these steps to edit a custom drop-down list that you\u2019ve created too. This allows you to use more than one custom list with slight changes if you wish.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already, choose the preset list you want to use in the document. Select the drop-down list to display its items. Pick \u201cAdd \/ Edit Options\u201d at the bottom of the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803353\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AddEditOptions-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add, Edit Options in the dropdown list\" width=\"215\" height=\"230\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To keep this list separate, give it a different name. You can then change the current list items, pick different colors, rearrange the items, and add or remove list items.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803352\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AddEditPreset-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Customize preset dropdown list\" width=\"330\" height=\"340\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cSave\u201d when you finish and then select the list to see the changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803354\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SavedPreset-GoogleDocsDropdownList.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Customized preset dropdown list in Google Docs\" width=\"215\" height=\"143\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Any new lists you create or presets that you customize apply to the current document only.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Drop-down lists make data entry easy for everyone, so consider using one in your next Google Doc.<\/p>\n<p>For help with other types of lists in Google Docs, take a look at how to create multilevel lists or how to add a prefix or suffix to a list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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