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Thumbs up Answer: Highlight date nearest to TODAY()

Hi there!

Sure, I can help you with that. Here's how you can highlight the date nearest to TODAY() using conditional formatting in Excel:
  1. Select the range of cells containing your dates.
  2. Go to the Home tab and click on Conditional Formatting.
  3. Select New Rule.
  4. In the New Formatting Rule dialog box, select "Use a formula to determine which cells to format."
  5. In the formula box, enter the following formula:
    Formula:
    =ABS(A1-TODAY())=MIN(ABS($A$1:$A$6-TODAY())) 
    (Note: Replace A1:A6 with the range of cells containing your dates)
  6. Click on the Format button and choose the formatting you want to apply to the nearest date.
  7. Click OK to close the Format Cells dialog box.
  8. Click OK to close the New Formatting Rule dialog box.

Now, the date nearest to TODAY() will be highlighted with the formatting you chose. You can also change the formatting or adjust the range of cells as needed.
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