How to Insert Dropdown Calendar (Date Picker) in Google Sheets (Khmer)

Hello everyone! Today I show you how to insert interactive dropdown calendar (pop-up date picker) in Google Sheets step by step with easy video guide in Khmer language.

Using pop-up calendar helps prevent users from typing wrong date formats (like 13-09-2026 vs 09/13/2026) and lets anyone pick dates with 1 click!

Method 1: Insert Dropdown Calendar using Data Validation (Recommended)

This is best method because it forces cell to display interactive calendar popup.

Step by Step:

1. Select date cells (e.g. A2:A100).
2. Click Data menu on top ➔ select Data validation (or right-click ➔ Data validation).
3. Click Add rule button on right panel.
4. Under Criteria dropdown, select Is valid date.
5. Under If data is invalid, select Reject input (so nobody types text in date column).
6. Click Done.

Now double-click any cell in column A, and interactive pop-up calendar will appear automatically!

Method 2: Quick Method (Format Cells as Date)

If a cell contains a real date value, Google Sheets has built-in calendar popup:

1. Select cell range (e.g. A2:A100).
2. Click Format menu ➔ Number ➔ select Date.
3. Double-click any date cell to open pop-up calendar picker immediately!

Method 3: Insert Date Chip using Smart Chips (@date)

Google Sheets has modern shortcut:

1. Click any empty cell.
2. Type @date or @today.
3. Press Enter.
4. An interactive date chip is created! Click chip to open calendar picker.

📹 Watch Khmer Video Tutorial

Watch video step by step below to see how to insert dropdown calendar in Google Sheets:

💡 Quick Tip:

• Reject Invalid Input: Always select Reject input in Data Validation rules. This prevents team members from typing invalid text like "TBD" or "Next Monday" inside date column!
• Custom Date Display: Change date style (e.g. 13-Sep-2026 or YYYY/MM/DD) anytime under Format ➔ Number ➔ Custom date and time.
• Double-Click Shortcut: You don't need to type anything! Simply double-click cell to bring up month/year calendar picker and click desired day.

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