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i want to use an if formula to add two cells together and if when they are added the total is zero, i want the cell to change colour.
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User
11/05/2018 - 01:41
hi
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:42
Hello
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:42
Welcome to got it pro
User
11/05/2018 - 01:42
thanks. do you think that you will be able to help with my question?
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:42
I believe you want a conditional formatting.
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:42
Yes, I think I can help. :)
User
11/05/2018 - 01:43
yes i want conditional formatting but with two cells being added together to give the value of zero which will change the colour of the cell
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:43
No a problem. The conditional formatting will work the same. Here is how to do it.
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:44
Let's assume we want to add A1 and B1 in C1. Then the formula is =A1+B1 right?
User
11/05/2018 - 01:45
yep
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:45
Okay, now we will select cell C1, then click on conditional formatting.
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:46
Conditional Formatting->Highlight Cell Rule->Equal To
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:47
This will bring a pop up box, in the value box input 0.
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:47
Then click ok.
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:47
Makes sense?
User
11/05/2018 - 01:48
fantastic thanks :)
User
11/05/2018 - 01:48
good day
Excelchat Expert
11/05/2018 - 01:48
Glad to be able to help.
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