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Hello,

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

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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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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

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Default Conditional Formatting

select a5:a17 range, and on the formula is of the cond format use

=a5=$a$1

format as you need.

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Hello,

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

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CF/ Cell Value Is/ Greater than or equal to/ =A$1
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CF/ Formula Is/ =A5=A$1
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Hello,

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



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