# How to Add a Drop-Down List in Smartsheet

> To add a drop-down list in Smartsheet, open the column menu for the desired column and select Edit Column Properties. Next, choose Drop-down List from the Column Type menu, configure your value settings using the toggles, enter your list of values into the entry box, and click OK.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-drop-down-list-in-smartsheet/
Apps: Smartsheet
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a011e243f01ed60a4ecf9/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Hover your mouse cursor over the column header you want to edit, then click its corresponding 'Column Menu' button.
2. Select 'Edit Column Properties' from the list of options.
3. After that, tap the 'Column Type' menu.
4. Pick 'Drop-down List' to proceed.
5. Subsequently, configure the value settings according to your preferences. Simply switch on the toggle button next to the function you wish to apply.
6. Come up with a list of values, then type them into the provided entry box.
7. Once done, tap 'OK'.
8. After completing these steps, a drop-down list will be added to your sheet.