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Using conditional formatting in excel

EDDIE ALEXANDER MATC IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST PROGRAM

If you are using excel to present data conditional formatting can make your spreadsheet easier to read and visually appealing. Here are some quick tips to using conditional formatting to make reading data easier.

Step 1

SELECT THE DESIRED CELLS TO RECEIVE CONDITIONAL FORMATTING.

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Step 2

CREATE A CONDITIONAL FORMAT RULE. FOR EXAMPLE, ITEMS BELOW A CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNT, OR FREQUENCY OF PURCHASES WHATEVER YOU NEED.

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Step 3

SELECT THE HOME TAB AND CLICK CONDITIONAL FORMATTING AND CHOOSE THE DESIRED PRESET FROM THE MENU.

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STEP 4

ENTER THE VALUES YOU NEED IN THE EMPTY FIELDS OF THE DIALOG BOX.

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STEP 5

SELECT YOUR DESIRED FOMATTING STYLES FROM THE DROP-DOWN MENU AND YOUR CONDITIONAL FORMATTING IS DONE.