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i am making a call sheet need excel to highlight if call needs to be made in 15 mins
Solved by G. W. in 31 mins
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Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:36
Hello, I understand that you need help with conditional formatting for calls that are to be made within the next 15 minutes, right?
User
10/10/2018 - 12:36
yep
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:36
Alright, I can help you with this.
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Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:37
Do you have a file we can work on?
User
10/10/2018 - 12:37
yah
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:37
Please upload the file using the clip icon next to this chat.
User
10/10/2018 - 12:39
did that work
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Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:39
Thank you.
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:39
Please give me a few minutes to download and analyze the file.
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:40
While I'm doing that, can you explain which sheet and columns should I be looking at?
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:41
Oh just one sheet and one column :)
User
10/10/2018 - 12:41
i just need the a column to turn red if wiith in15 mins of b1
User
10/10/2018 - 12:41
or current time
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:41
Am I to assume that all the time in here are in the current day?
User
10/10/2018 - 12:41
yes
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:42
Alright, I'll be creating the rule for this. Please give me a few minutes while I work on this locally on my end. I'll keep you updated.
User
10/10/2018 - 12:42
ok thanks
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:44
Did you manually type your contact time?
User
10/10/2018 - 12:44
yes
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:45
I'm asking because they are not valid time so Excel does not really understand their true value.
User
10/10/2018 - 12:45
i used 00/:00 formula to auto do :
User
10/10/2018 - 12:45
we use military time
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:46
Yes, but the way you written them is not something Excel understands.
User
10/10/2018 - 12:46
oh ok
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:46
For instance your 04:45 is actually 445 or four hundred and forty-five
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:47
I'll see if I can make something based on this.
User
10/10/2018 - 12:47
thank youo
User
10/10/2018 - 12:47
you
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:48
How would you type 8PM?
User
10/10/2018 - 12:48
2000
User
10/10/2018 - 12:49
i was just trying to avoid having to type the : everytime
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:49
I understand. Unfortunately that changes the way the values are stored. I think I can still make something out of this though. Give me a few minutes.
User
10/10/2018 - 12:49
cool
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:50
What time is it currently there?
User
10/10/2018 - 12:50
0749
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:50
So 800 would have to be highlighted, right?
User
10/10/2018 - 12:50
yes
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:52
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Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:56
Nearly done.
User
10/10/2018 - 12:56
cool
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:57
If the time has passed? Should it be highlighted as well?
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:57
Or just the ones that are within 15 minutes?
User
10/10/2018 - 12:58
if they can stay highlighted that would be great maybe yellow for > 15 mins and red for past the time
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 12:58
Okay, this normally falls under our 1 question per session policy but let me see if I can add that quickly.
User
10/10/2018 - 12:59
ok
User
10/10/2018 - 01:00
its ok too if it just stays highlighted
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 01:03
Done.
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 01:03
Uploading the file with the instructions.
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 01:04
Please download this file.
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Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 01:04
I have applied the conditional formatting in Sheet1. I have included a new sheet called INSTRUCTIONS with the detailed steps on how I created the rule.
User
10/10/2018 - 01:05
thank you so much
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 01:05
Is that what you need?
User
10/10/2018 - 01:05
yes perfect
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 01:06
That's great! Glad to have helped!
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 01:06
Would there be anything else that I can help you with regards to the original question?
User
10/10/2018 - 01:06
no i am good have a great day
Excelchat Expert
10/10/2018 - 01:06
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
10/10/2018 - 01:06
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
10/10/2018 - 01:06
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User
10/10/2018 - 01:07
No problem for sure a 5
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