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how can i put conditional formatting considering values in bracket eg. i want to put red if bracket value is negative despite whatever is 1st value
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Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:17
Hello, I understand that you need help in conditional formatting your cell based on the value inside the (), right?
User
26/06/2018 - 11:17
yes
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:17
Alright, we can help you with this. 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. We also currently do not support VBA/Macro solutions.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:18
What we can do is create a formula that will check the charater immediately following the (.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:18
If the character immediately following the ( is a - sign then it means that the value inside the () is a negative number.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:18
Are you able to upload your file so I can analyze if this is going to work?
User
26/06/2018 - 11:19
12%(-4%)
User
26/06/2018 - 11:19
i need help to colour it red putting conditional formatting
User
26/06/2018 - 11:19
you can write it in your excel
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:19
Are you able to share your file or at least an accurate representation of your data?
User
26/06/2018 - 11:20
i have already shared the number
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:20
May I know which column and row the data resides so I can create an accurate formula?
User
26/06/2018 - 11:20
so in A1 cell 12%(-4%) is written
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:20
Thank you.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:20
Do you see the document to the right?
User
26/06/2018 - 11:20
i want it to be red if ( value is negative and green if ( value is positive
User
26/06/2018 - 11:20
yes
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:21
Can you write a couple more examples so I can test the formula I'm going to write?
User
26/06/2018 - 11:21
54%(6%)
User
26/06/2018 - 11:21
in A2
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:21
Please use the sheet to the right. You can edit that.
User
26/06/2018 - 11:22
you can test on this
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:22
Thank you.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:23
Nearly done.
User
26/06/2018 - 11:24
show me how
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:25
Please wait. I'm writing the steps.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:25
I can't show you how but I can tell you how.
User
26/06/2018 - 11:25
ok
User
26/06/2018 - 11:28
??
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:28
I'm still here. I'm working on it. Please have patience.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:28
Please download this file.
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Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:28
In this file you will see 2 sheets.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:29
The first sheet will have the conditional formatting applied.
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:29
The second sheet, named Instructions, will have the steps on how I accomplished it.
User
26/06/2018 - 11:29
cool
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:29
Now, since you want to apply the conditional formatting yourself, if you encounter problems doing so, I won't be able to pinpoint where it goes wrong. You just have to follow the instructions to the letter.
User
26/06/2018 - 11:30
I'll do
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:30
But as you can see, using the examples you've provided, the conditional formatting works in sheet1
User
26/06/2018 - 11:30
thanks
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:30
Would there be anything else that I can help you with regards to the original question?
User
26/06/2018 - 11:30
nope
Excelchat Expert
26/06/2018 - 11:30
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
26/06/2018 - 11:31
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
26/06/2018 - 11:31
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