To remove a drop-down list (which is created using a data validation rule) from a cell or cells in Google Sheets, you need to access the data validation settings and remove the associated rule.
Steps to Remove a Drop-down Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Based on Reference)
Here are the steps to remove a drop-down list using a keyboard shortcut method, as outlined in the provided reference:
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Select the Cell(s):
- Use your arrow keys to navigate to the specific cell containing the drop-down list you want to remove, or click the cell with your mouse.
- To remove drop-downs from multiple cells at once, select the entire range of cells that have the drop-down lists you wish to delete.
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Open Data Validation Settings:
- With the cell or range selected, press the keyboard shortcut Alt + D + V. This action should open the "Data validation rules" configuration panel or dialog box relevant to the selected cell(s).
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Remove the Validation Rule:
- Within the "Data validation rules" interface that appears, use the Tab key to navigate through the various options and buttons until you highlight the "Remove rule" or "Remove validation" button.
- Once the "Remove rule" button is highlighted, press the Enter key on your keyboard to execute the command and delete the data validation rule.
By following these steps, the data validation rule responsible for creating the drop-down list in the selected cell(s) will be removed.
What Happens After Removing the Drop-down?
- The small down arrow that indicated the drop-down list will disappear from the cell(s).
- The restriction to only select from the predefined list will be gone.
- Any existing text or value that was already in the cell(s) will remain there unless you delete or change it manually.
- You can now type any value into the cell(s) without the constraints of the previous drop-down rule.
