Just use CF, select all the cells, then set a condition of greater than, a
value of 50, then click Format to set as required.

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HTH

Bob Phillips

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"TJ" wrote in message
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Hi,
I like to do this without using the conditonal format.
I have a column of figures I like to bold & make yellow if they are over
50
Any help would be appreicated

thanks in advance
TJ