Quick Find in long drop down list

[Candyman]

I would like to be able to type the first few letters in a cell that uses a
long drop down list and quickly go to the full name in the list without
having to start at the top of the list and scrolling down every time.

 

[Learning Excel]

That one I know as one of the good guys answered for me before :
get a COMBO BOX from the control box toolbar, give the properties of the cell
with the dv and move it on top of it.

 

[Candyman]

Sorry, I failed to say I use Excel 2007. I am unfamiliar with combo boxes and
could use more detailed instruction. Also my drop down boxes are data
validation lists if that makes a difference.

 

[Debra Dalgleish]

You can do this with programming, as explained here:

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal11.html