ok, while i was waiting i was able to do a conditional format , but for each
cell at a time..
this takes forever.

i know i was prob not to clear or i don't understand...

i have 5 colums.. the sixth is a " min" function that shows the min price
(value) of all 5 collums
i then have to go to each cell individually to do a conditional format to
make the cell of the cheapest price show up above the others

is there a quick way to drag that conditional format through the whole colum?
or was that what you had sent me? thanx again for your time!! john