How do I use , data validation and conditional formatting in conjunction to
apply color coding of the selected cell to entire row?

Select cell A1 and set Data Validation to a list of two items, "dog" and "cat".
Select ALL of row 1 and set Condtionall Formatting to FormulaIs
=$A$1="dog"
and pick your color
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Gary''s Student - gsnu200832


"Abhi" wrote:

How do I use , data validation and conditional formatting in conjunction to
apply color coding of the selected cell to entire row?

Hi,

Data Validation is not relevant. Lets suppose that the cells that are going
to control the color coding are in column A and you want to format to column
M based on the value in the A column cell. You didn't tell us the condition
you are testing for so lets say is 50


To conditionally format your cell(s):

In 2003:
1. Select the cells you want to format, in my example A2:M100
2. Choose Format, Conditional Formatting
3. Choose Formula is from the first drop down
4. In the second box enter the formula:
=$A250
5. Click the Format button
6. Choose a color on the Patterns tab (or any available option)
7. Click OK twice.

In 2007:
1. Highlight all the cells on the rows you want formatted, A2:M100 for example
2. Choose Home, Conditional Formatting, New Rule
3. Choose Use a formula to determine which cell to format
4. In the Format values where this formula is true enter the following
formula:
=$A250
5. Click the Format button and choose a format.
6. Click OK twice
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If this helps, please click the Yes button

Cheers,
Shane Devenshire


"Abhi" wrote:

How do I use , data validation and conditional formatting in conjunction to
apply color coding of the selected cell to entire row?