You can automate the task of inserting red circles around items using Data Validation tools.

Use Excel data validation to prevent duplicate values in a column Your email has been sent Prevent duplicates before they happen by combining a simple function with data validation. Excel has built-in ...

Follow the steps below to create a drop-down list using data validation in Excel. If you want to add a message pop up, you can click the Input Message tab and check the checkbox for “Show input ...

Learn how to use a data validation control to allow users to select when to run multiple VBA procedures in Microsoft Excel.