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I need cell B2 Green if cells G2:Q2 are empty. If cells G2:Q2 have any text in any cell then i need B2 to be red.
Solved by C. W. in 20 mins
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Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:04
Hi there!
User
08/08/2018 - 02:04
hey!
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:04
I believe a conditional formatting formula will be able to solve this for you. Do you have a particular file you're working with? Are you able to upload it here?
User
08/08/2018 - 02:05
i do have a file but i am unable to upload it
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:06
No problem. I will code the conditional formatting formula and then you can add it to your file. Are you familiar with conditional formatting?
User
08/08/2018 - 02:06
yes, however i'm using google sheets. I can use excel if need be though.
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:07
Oh no Google Sheets is just fine! I will code it directly in here then ------>
User
08/08/2018 - 02:08
i have an error on the browser so i cant see
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:08
No problem.
User
08/08/2018 - 02:08
i might have to refresh but i dont want to lose the session
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:08
Ok first can you highlight cell B2 green
User
08/08/2018 - 02:08
ok
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:08
The formula will make it red if the conditions are met
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:08
( if cells G2:Q2 have any text)
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:09
One sec and I will get this for you.
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:09
Yeah don't bother refreshing the browser it's all good
User
08/08/2018 - 02:09
yea it seems simple i had something like =IF(G2:Q2)=""
User
08/08/2018 - 02:09
thats about all i had
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:10
That is close for sure... I am using SUMPRODUCT as well.
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:11
Ok go to cell B2
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:11
conditional formatting
User
08/08/2018 - 02:12
k
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:12
Format cells IF and then choose custom formula
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:12
This is the custom formula:
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:12
=SUMPRODUCT(--(G2:Q2<>""))=0
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:12
then choose a formatting style (red)
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:13
That should do it! Let me know if it works on your end. No rush ~
User
08/08/2018 - 02:14
that worked perfectly!! Now lets say i need all cells in the B column to work like that for example B3 with the conditional formatting to G3:Q3
User
08/08/2018 - 02:14
do i have to make the conidtional for each b cell in that column
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:15
Nope! Drag down cell B2 (like pretend it has a formula in it that you're dragging down)
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:15
It will dynamically update to the proper row
User
08/08/2018 - 02:15
YES!! perfect
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:15
Yay!
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:16
My pleasure to help! Please feel free to reach out with a new session if you need more help and we will be happy to assist.
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:16
All the very best ~
User
08/08/2018 - 02:16
that was awesome! tyvm!!!
Excelchat Expert
08/08/2018 - 02:16
:)
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