Select the range A5:A17 (with A5 active)
then apply CF using Formula Is:
=AND($A$1<"",A5=$A$1)
Format to taste, ok out

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"Jim" wrote:
I understand how conditional formatting works but can't seem to figure out a
formula - will you please help?

What formula would I use in order to change the format of cells A5:A17 if
the number is equal to or greater than A1?

Thanks