Select cell B3
Goto the menu FormatConditional Formatting
Select Formula Is
Enter this formula in the little box on the right:

=NOT(ISNUMBER(B2))

Click the Format button
Select the desired style(s)
OK out

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Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"Fritter" wrote in message
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I have a scenario where a date is inputed in cell B2. I want cell B3 to go
red if a date is not entered.

Once a date is entered, I need the cell to go back to clear.

Help!!! I'm out of time and am not that familiar with Excel!

Thanks!

John