The way it is identifying the cell with which to compare is:
"Cell value is
Less than
=$A$1/2"

We'll leave you to work out what to do to compare with 50% of D3.
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David Biddulph

"David" wrote in message
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How is it identifing the cell to compare to?
I am working across a row, not down a column, does this make a difference?
This one has got me stumped!
I need "I3" to flag if it is greater or less than 50% of "D3"

Thanks for the help,
David

"Mike H" wrote:

Hi,

Select A6 then
Format|Conditional format
Cell value is
Less than
=$A$1/2
select green Ok

Click ADD and repeat but this time use 'greater than equal to'
select red

Mike

"David" wrote:

Need help with a formula. (Excel 2003)
Need to create a conditional formula to identify spending trends.
Example:
A1= Alocated Budget, A2-A5= Spending Breakdown, A6= Total Actual Spent

If A6 is 50% or less than A1, flag "Green"
If A6 is 51% or greater than A1, flag "Red"

Thanks