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Hello, i would like to know if a cell has a text value (eg P - for present), can there be a formula or rule that will shade the colour of the cell a particular colour if a certain text is entered? eg for "P" in the cell, the cell colour would turn yellow, and for "A" in the cell the cell colour would turn red. Thank you
Solved by G. A. in 18 mins
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Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:53
Hello
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:53
Welcome to got it pro.
User
17/08/2018 - 05:53
hi - first time user - did you see my problem?
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:54
Yeah.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:54
I believe the problem is about conditional formatting.
User
17/08/2018 - 05:54
yes, i had a quick look at that function but could not get it to work
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:55
Hmm, don't worry.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:55
I'm going to show you how to do it.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:55
Can you give me a few example data?
User
17/08/2018 - 05:57
does that suffice
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:58
Yeah, that is great.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:59
Do you want to color whole row or just column D?
User
17/08/2018 - 05:59
Cell C1
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 05:59
Alright, give me a few minutes please.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:01
Here is how you do it.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:02
Select column C, and then click on conditional formatting->new rule->Use a formula to determine which cell ....
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:02
Do you follow what I'm saying?
User
17/08/2018 - 06:02
yes
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:03
Great, once you go through the above steps, you will see a box where you would be able to write formula.
User
17/08/2018 - 06:03
yes
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:04
In that box write the formula =$C1="A" and then click on format button to select color.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:05
That would give you the rule to color the cell for the letter A
User
17/08/2018 - 06:06
that changes the text colour to yellow (eg) but does not change the cell colour, i would like the cell to be highlighted in yellow, not the font
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:06
Repeat the steps again to create a new rule for the word P, the formula this time should be =$C1="P"
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:07
You have options to format as you need, for example change font color, border or background color etc
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:07
All are in that format dialogue box.
User
17/08/2018 - 06:07
ok, i just cant see the background colour bit yet will keep looking
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:08
To format the background, you need to go to Fill tab once the format dialogue box appear.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:08
I'm sending a screenshot for reference.
User
17/08/2018 - 06:08
of course, now i feel dumb,,,,,...
User
17/08/2018 - 06:08
oh perfect - exactly what i need
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:08
Its alright. We all have been there.
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:09
Do you still need the screenshot?
User
17/08/2018 - 06:10
no that is perfect - exactly what i need! - boy am i going to look smart at the next meeting!
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:10
I'm glad to help. :)
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:10
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Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:11
Click on END button to close the chat and rate me.
User
17/08/2018 - 06:11
Do i need to score your help or something like that? I will defintely leave a fantastic rating for you!
Excelchat Expert
17/08/2018 - 06:11
Yeah exactly. although it is not a must. But if you can rate me it would mean a lot.
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