From simple lists to dynamic spill ranges and cascading menus, Excel drop-downs offer flexible control over data entry.

Excel's randomization functions generate values, shuffle datasets, and simulate timelines using simple formulas.

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Use the RANDARRAY() dynamic array function to return random names or other text in Microsoft Excel. The recent article How to generate random letters in Excel shows you how to generate random letters.