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I'm working on an Excel spreadsheet with 7 columns. If there is a DATE in column 5, I'm wanting the whole line formatted with strikethrough. How do I do this under conditional formatting? Or, is there another way?
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Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:42
Hello, I understand that you want to conditionally format cells when column 5 has a date, right?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:42
yes
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:43
Are you able to upload your file so I can analyze it better and offer the most accurate solution?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:43
yes...where do I find the upload "button"?
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:44
It's the clip icon next to this chat.
User
16/04/2018 - 03:44
when I push that nothing happens
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:45
Hmm, that's odd. Do you see the document preview to the right?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:45
yes I do
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:45
Can you try replicating your data in there? It doesn't have to be all of it, just a few sample lines.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:46
Are you able to?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:47
I got lost LOL...I'm back...one moment and I'll copy and paste the info
User
16/04/2018 - 03:48
here it is
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:48
So date completed?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:48
Yes
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:48
And it starts in row 4?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:48
yes
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:49
Will there be any other values in the date column aside from dates?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:49
No
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:49
I mean, we can simplify the rule by checking if the date completed is NOT BLANK then we strikethrough.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:49
So we don't have to check if it is a date.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:50
Do you think that'll work?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:50
I agree but I couldn't get strikethrough to be on whole line
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:50
Oh so you already have a working conditional formatting?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:50
yes
User
16/04/2018 - 03:51
colors added for A, B, or C
User
16/04/2018 - 03:51
in column 1
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:51
Can you define what you meant by whole line?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:52
whole row
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:52
I'm asking because strikethrough can only be applied to cells with actual text on it.
User
16/04/2018 - 03:52
oh ok...
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:52
Meaning, if Action Taken is blank then we won't be able to make it show a strikethrough.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:53
Only the actual cells with content and only the text themselves.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:53
Do you want to proceed with that?
User
16/04/2018 - 03:53
I want to strikethough the rows where there is a date in column F
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:53
Okay, I think it would be better to show you what we can do.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:53
Please give me a few minutes.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:53
Before we proceed, this is a reminder that our policy is 1 question per session so for this session we'll be resolving this particular question.
User
16/04/2018 - 03:53
ok thank you
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:57
Please download this file.
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Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 03:57
Open the file and let me know if that's what you need. If it is, then I can give you the steps on how to apply it to your file.
User
16/04/2018 - 03:59
YES!!!
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:00
Great! Let me prepare the steps for you.
User
16/04/2018 - 04:02
You can tell I work in a "dying" industry...LOL
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:03
Haha. That's a good one.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:03
I've placed the steps in cell A1 of the Document Preview, by the way.
User
16/04/2018 - 04:03
It won't let me copy it
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:04
Let me send an Excel file with the steps instead.
User
16/04/2018 - 04:04
Thank you!
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:05
PLease download this file.
[Uploaded an Excel file]
User
16/04/2018 - 04:06
Ok...thank you so very much!
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:07
You are welcome. I'm glad to have helped. I'm deleting the sample data you uploaded, by the way as it contains personal information.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:07
Would there be anything else that I can help you with regards to the original question?
User
16/04/2018 - 04:07
Got it! I appreciate your assistance
User
16/04/2018 - 04:07
No, I'm good to go!
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:07
Alright, if you have no other questions regarding the original concern, I'd appreciate a 5-star rating and your feedback if you think I deserve it.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:07
I'll be giving you high ratings as well so the other experts will know that you are a good client and should be taken care of.
Excelchat Expert
16/04/2018 - 04:08
Thank you for contacting Got It Pro. Have an awesome day!
User
16/04/2018 - 04:08
awwww thank you!
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