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Check that (some of) the fields are not formatted as text rather than dates.
I have re-checked my formatting and it works with date fields but fails if
they are text fields.
"Trenton" wrote:
Your understanding is correct. My spreadsheet, however,isn't doing it. In my
case, the datres I'm tracking are in column G, starting @ G6 through G77.
I've tried highlightong the entire G column and inputting your formula, as
well as just highlighting G6-G77. Each time, it highlights all sorts of
cells, some with dates
such as 10-Oct-08, but ironically not 23-Jun-06. I've also tried changing
the cell date format to an all numeric version, with no change.
"Toppers" wrote:
The current test should highlight any expiry date within 30 days of today i.e
any dates before 30th June 2006. Is this what is required or have I
misunderstood?
"Trenton" wrote:
For some reason, it highlights all sorts of cells, but not the ones I need.
Any suggestions?
"Toppers" wrote:
TRY:
Assuming dates are in column A, highlight column A, then in Conditional
Formatting set "Formula is" to =(A1<=TODAY()+30)
and set to required colour.
HTH
"Trenton" wrote:
Is there a way I can have an Excel 2003 worksheet notify me of upcoming
dates? Ex: I have a spreadsheet tracking safety course expirey dates, and
would like to have the cells highlight prior to that date, say 1 month in
advance. Will conditional formatting do this, and if so, how?
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