Format / CF / Change 'Cell Value is' to 'Formula is' and then use normal
formulas with cell references.

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Regards
Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel
Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03

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"Confused" wrote in message
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I want to conditionally format a cell if a different cell has contains
certain data. I only know how to do this based on the selected cells
contents. Can anyone help?