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Hello, i can create a table of results from a general formula. now what i
want to do is color the cells according to the logic "if the cell value is
between (eg) 20 & 40 then colorA , if cell value is greater than 40 then
colorB"
Suggestions please!!
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Jim, have a look at conditional formatting, under format

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Hello, i can create a table of results from a general formula. now what i
want to do is color the cells according to the logic "if the cell value is
between (eg) 20 & 40 then colorA , if cell value is greater than 40 then
colorB"
Suggestions please!!



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Hi Jim

Highlight the cells,
FormatConditional FormattingCell value isBetween20and40 Choose
Format Add Cell value isdropdown to select Greater than40 Format as
required.

Regards

Roger Govier


jim mcgrath wrote:
Hello, i can create a table of results from a general formula. now what i
want to do is color the cells according to the logic "if the cell value is
between (eg) 20 & 40 then colorA , if cell value is greater than 40 then
colorB"
Suggestions please!!

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Try conditional formatting

format menu conditional format

"jim mcgrath" wrote:

Hello, i can create a table of results from a general formula. now what i
want to do is color the cells according to the logic "if the cell value is
between (eg) 20 & 40 then colorA , if cell value is greater than 40 then
colorB"
Suggestions please!!

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Thanks for your suggestions; easy when you know how..!

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Hello, i can create a table of results from a general formula. now what i
want to do is color the cells according to the logic "if the cell value is
between (eg) 20 & 40 then colorA , if cell value is greater than 40 then
colorB"
Suggestions please!!

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