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Microsoft Word Drop Down List and Dynamic Contents based on Selection?

Hi,

I am working in MS Word to create a drop down list. In this list I have few items, let's call it Apple, Nuts and Milk, see below:

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Depending upon selection, I would like to show some text or description of the selected item in a specific column below the items list, like this:
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Is it possible to make it more dynamic i.e. if selection is Nuts, only the text "Nuts are very good for health" should appear"?

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@OSD-4642,

From the perspective of Office, built-in functions of Word may not be able to do this currently. Thanks for your understanding!

If needed, you could refer to JohnKorchok's reply to check if there are macros could help you.
Besides, since we are more focused on general issues about Office desktop applications, I suggest you refer to the following page to post a new question for more help.
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Hope the information is helpful to you.


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Thanks for answering.

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