How to Use Conditional Formatting in Excel?

How to Use Conditional Formatting in Excel?

Select one or more cells in a range, table, or PivotTable report. On the Home tab, in the Style group, click the arrow next to Conditional Formatting, and then click Top/Bottom Rules. Select the command you want, such as Top 10 items or Bottom 10 %. Enter the values you want to use, and then select a format.

How do I automatically color cells in Excel based on value?

On the Home tab, in the Styles group, click Conditional Formatting > New Rule… (see step 2 of How to dynamically change a cell color based on value for step-by-step guidance). In the "New Formatting Rule" dialog, select the option "Use a formula to determine which cells to format".

How do I apply conditional formatting to multiple cells?

Steps
  1. Select all of the cells for which you want to apply the formatting:
  2. Go to the Home tab and click Conditional Formatting > New Rule...
  3. Select Use a formula to determine which cells to format and paste the formula that you just created.
  4. Click the Format button and choose the desired look for the cells. ...
  5. Test it out:
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