title: Programatically creating a XLS with a drop down cell in Python
body: <p>I am currently creating XLS files programatically using Python and the <code>XLWT/XLRD</code> libraries.</p>
  
  <p>I've been able to fill the cells with values and insert simple formulas. My challenge is that I want to create a drop down for my users (<a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/create-or-remove-a-drop-down-list-HP005202215.aspx" rel="noreferrer">http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/create-or-remove-a-drop-down-list-HP005202215.aspx</a>)</p>
  
  <p>Yes, I can easily do this in EXCEL, but I need to have this process automated - I'm using Python and the <code>XLWT/XLRD</code> libraries - I'd rather stick with them, but I'll switch to something else if necessary (I'm in a Ubuntu Linux Server).</p>