u/Gethixit

Ok. So I have the drop down list created through data validation (="Report Lists'!$A$1:A$40). It allows me to select the external report names which have embedded URL's. The problem is, it clears the hyperlink on the drop down and makes it plain text.

So... What I've found, is to create a =HYPERLINK column next to the drop downs. The problem with that however, is it states "Cannot open the specified file" as it tries to open the text instead of the embedded hyperlink. I cant just directly use the web address as the text name because they are super long, undistinguishable web address names.

Any help please?