How can I create a drop down menu that is a list of different color options (not color word descriptions)?

Anonymous
2012-03-30T20:44:43+00:00

I want to insert a drop down menu within a table, so that the list of items to choos from is actually a list of pre-determined colors (actual colors) not the words of colors. I know how to create a drop down menu where the list is for example:

Green

Red

Blue

Yellow

etc etc

 However, instead of the word, I want to see the actual color. I have tried changing the font and highlightig each word selection but this either changed the entire list to one font and highlight color or just does nothing when I exit design mode.

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  1. HansV 460.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2012-03-30T21:25:23+00:00

    Sorry, that is not possible.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-30T22:30:36+00:00

    That's unfortunate. So how would you suggest I replicate the same or similar effect? The only other way I can think of is to type something like "...................." and highlight it the color of choice, but that won't be practical for general users.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-03-31T02:01:46+00:00

    Use Excel, where when a color fill can substitute for a value or word chosen from a drop-down menu or directly input. 

    Pam

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