Put this formula in BO3 and copy it down as needed...

=SUMPRODUCT((B3:BN3<"")*($B$2:$BN$2=B3:BN3))

Note: This formula will work independently from your Conditional Formatting
(that is, it will work whether you are using Conditional Formatting or not).

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Rick (MVP - Excel)



"BillP" wrote in message
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The contents of cells b2:bn2 are text, letters A thru E, corresponding to
the correct letter in multiple choice answers.
Sorry for not including in original post.
Bill
"BillP" wrote in message
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Hello,
Excel 2k on Vista 64 bit.
I have a range of cells (b2:bn2) in a row that are answers to a quiz. In
the same cells below are the answers with a different quiz participant in
each row. I would like to change the background of the cells that do not
match the answers in b2:bn2. I have used conditional formatting and
accomplished this task, however, I would also like to total the wrong
answers in column "bo" for every row. I have found a bit of programming
on line but it doesn't work with conditional formatting. It does work
when I format the cells by hand. Any suggestions?
Thanks for your input.
Bill