{"id":531,"date":"2023-02-23T16:16:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T09:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/example.com\/?p=531"},"modified":"2023-02-23T16:16:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T09:16:36","slug":"insert-drop-down-calendar-in-excel-without-date-picker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/rgnbs-insert-drop-down-calendar-in-excel-without-date-picker-kmzye\/","title":{"rendered":"Insert Drop Down Calendar In Excel Without Date Picker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"387480d42754320bb6f0e83bf7886d44\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\tatOptions = {\r\n\t\t'key' : '4a1f1119f949a4af74d56b8a3af8b867',\r\n\t\t'format' : 'iframe',\r\n\t\t'height' : 250,\r\n\t\t'width' : 300,\r\n\t\t'params' : {}\r\n\t};\r\n\tdocument.write('<scr' + 'ipt type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http' + (location.protocol === 'https:' ? 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tab is not visible in my Excel ribbon?\">Q: What if the &#8220;Developer&#8221; tab is not visible in my Excel ribbon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/rgnbs-insert-drop-down-calendar-in-excel-without-date-picker-kmzye\/#Q_Can_I_use_a_different_date_format_for_the_drop-down_calendar\" title=\"Q: Can I use a different date format for the drop-down calendar?\">Q: Can I use a different date format for the drop-down calendar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/rgnbs-insert-drop-down-calendar-in-excel-without-date-picker-kmzye\/#Q_Can_I_use_the_drop-down_calendar_in_multiple_cells\" title=\"Q: Can I use the drop-down calendar in multiple cells?\">Q: Can I use the drop-down calendar in multiple cells?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/rgnbs-insert-drop-down-calendar-in-excel-without-date-picker-kmzye\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> Are you tired of manually typing dates in your Excel spreadsheet? Do you want to have a drop-down calendar for easier data entry? You&#8217;re in luck! In this article, we will show you how to insert a drop-down calendar in Excel without using a date picker. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_a_Drop-Down_Calendar\"><\/span>Why Use a Drop-Down Calendar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> Using a drop-down calendar in Excel can save you time and reduce errors in data entry. It prevents you from mistyping dates, especially when dealing with a large amount of data. With a drop-down calendar, you can easily select the date you want to input into your spreadsheet without worrying about making mistakes. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Insert_a_Drop-Down_Calendar_in_Excel\"><\/span>How to Insert a Drop-Down Calendar in Excel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> Follow these steps to insert a drop-down calendar in Excel: 1. Open your Excel spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to insert the drop-down calendar. 2. Go to the &#8220;Developer&#8221; tab in the ribbon and click on &#8220;Insert&#8221; in the &#8220;Controls&#8221; group. 3. Select &#8220;More Controls&#8221; and then scroll down to find &#8220;Microsoft Date and Time Picker Control 6.0&#8221;. 4. Click on the control and then click &#8220;OK&#8221;. 5. Click on the cell where you want to insert the calendar and drag to create the size of the calendar control. 6. Right-click on the calendar control and select &#8220;Properties&#8221;. 7. In the &#8220;Properties&#8221; window, find the &#8220;Format&#8221; property and change it to &#8220;3 &#8211; dtpCustom&#8221;. 8. Click on the &#8220;CustomFormat&#8221; property and enter &#8220;MM\/dd\/yyyy&#8221; in the textbox. 9. Close the &#8220;Properties&#8221; window and your drop-down calendar is now ready to use! <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_and_Answer\"><\/span>Question and Answer:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_if_the_%E2%80%9CDeveloper%E2%80%9D_tab_is_not_visible_in_my_Excel_ribbon\"><\/span>Q: What if the &#8220;Developer&#8221; tab is not visible in my Excel ribbon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A: You can enable the &#8220;Developer&#8221; tab by going to &#8220;File&#8221;> &#8220;Options&#8221;> &#8220;Customize Ribbon&#8221; and then check the box next to &#8220;Developer&#8221; in the right panel.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_I_use_a_different_date_format_for_the_drop-down_calendar\"><\/span>Q: Can I use a different date format for the drop-down calendar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, you can customize the date format by changing the value in the &#8220;CustomFormat&#8221; property in the &#8220;Properties&#8221; window.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_I_use_the_drop-down_calendar_in_multiple_cells\"><\/span>Q: Can I use the drop-down calendar in multiple cells?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, you can copy and paste the calendar control to other cells in your spreadsheet. Just make sure to adjust the properties of each control accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> Inserting a drop-down calendar in Excel without a date picker is a simple process that can save you time and prevent errors in data entry. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily add a drop-down calendar to your spreadsheet and enjoy the benefits of easier and more accurate data input. <\/article>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<section>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Insert Drop Down Calendar In Excel 2016 Without Date Picker CALNDA\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/gZ19YG6O4VI\/maxresdefault.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>calnda.blogspot.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Insert Drop Down Calendar In Excel Without Date Picker CALNDA\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/0ar1ZAy0058\/maxresdefault.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>calnda.blogspot.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Calendar Drop Down List In Excel Kutools 2020 Calendar Template 2022\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.calendaron2017.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/excel-date-picker-insert-dates-into-excel-cells-in-a-click.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>calendaron2017.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Insert Drop Down Calendar In Excel Without Date Picker CALNDA\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/cdn.ablebits.com\/_img-lp18\/excel-date-picker-lp18\/3-see-the-date-difference.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>calnda.blogspot.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Insert Drop Down Calendar in Excel Without Date Picker\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.exceldemy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/insert-drop-down-calendar-in-excel-without-date-picker-4-1536x1040.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.exceldemy.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Insert Drop Down Calendar in Excel Without Date Picker\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.exceldemy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/insert-drop-down-calendar-in-excel-without-date-picker-3-788x672.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.exceldemy.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Easy How To Add Drop Down Dates In Excel Calendar Template 2022\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.calendaron2017.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/easily-insert-and-edit-dates-in-excel-with-the-popup-calendar.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>calendaron2017.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to Insert Drop Down Calendar (Date Picker) in Excel WinCope\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.wincope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/insert-drop-down-calender-in-excel-14-768x678.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.wincope.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Insert Drop Down Calendar In Excel Without Date Picker CALNDA from calnda.blogspot.com Introduction Are you tired of manually typing dates in your Excel spreadsheet? 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