There are a number of ways but one simple way to highlight the names is:-

Select your column of names in Column A
Format|conditional format
formula is
=B2=5
Select a colour
Click OK
Note that B2 should be the address of the topmost cell in your range

Mike



"Paula" wrote:

What Function I should use when I have, for example, in the 1st column the
names of the students, in the 2nd column I have the grades of the students
and in the 3rd column I would like to know what are the students who got
grades 5 and above. What kind of function and how can I apply this function
in the 3rd column? I use excell 2003, teachers and students edition.
Thanks in advance for any help.