I am new to Excel and know a little, but I cant figure out conditional
formatting.

Im doing a worksheet for my job and I need a group of cells in a row to
change colors based on what is entered in a certain cell. For example:

Cell A1 has a drop down list contatining X & N/A
If N/A is selected from that list I want cell A1 and about 4 or 5 cells next
to it on the same row to turn gray.
This could also include not only the 4 or 5 cells next to A1 but possibly
the row below that.

Is this possible? If so, how do I do it?

You need to be *specific* about which cells you want this to apply to.

Let's assume this applies to cells A1:E1

For Excel versions prior to Excel 2007:

Select the range A1:E1
Goto the menu FormatConditional Formatting
Select the Formula Is option
Enter this formula in the little box on the right:
=$A1="N/A"
Click the Format button
Select the desired style(s)
OK out

--
Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"BigDreams7433" wrote in message
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I am new to Excel and know a little, but I cant figure out conditional
formatting.

Im doing a worksheet for my job and I need a group of cells in a row to
change colors based on what is entered in a certain cell. For example:

Cell A1 has a drop down list contatining X & N/A
If N/A is selected from that list I want cell A1 and about 4 or 5 cells
next
to it on the same row to turn gray.
This could also include not only the 4 or 5 cells next to A1 but possibly
the row below that.

Is this possible? If so, how do I do it?

It worked like a charm!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
I really appreciate your help on this.

"T. Valko" wrote:

You need to be *specific* about which cells you want this to apply to.

Let's assume this applies to cells A1:E1

For Excel versions prior to Excel 2007:

Select the range A1:E1
Goto the menu FormatConditional Formatting
Select the Formula Is option
Enter this formula in the little box on the right:
=$A1="N/A"
Click the Format button
Select the desired style(s)
OK out

--
Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"BigDreams7433" wrote in message
...
I am new to Excel and know a little, but I cant figure out conditional
formatting.

Im doing a worksheet for my job and I need a group of cells in a row to
change colors based on what is entered in a certain cell. For example:

Cell A1 has a drop down list contatining X & N/A
If N/A is selected from that list I want cell A1 and about 4 or 5 cells
next
to it on the same row to turn gray.
This could also include not only the 4 or 5 cells next to A1 but possibly
the row below that.

Is this possible? If so, how do I do it?

You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

--
Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"BigDreams7433" wrote in message
...
It worked like a charm!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
I really appreciate your help on this.

"T. Valko" wrote:

You need to be *specific* about which cells you want this to apply to.

Let's assume this applies to cells A1:E1

For Excel versions prior to Excel 2007:

Select the range A1:E1
Goto the menu FormatConditional Formatting
Select the Formula Is option
Enter this formula in the little box on the right:
=$A1="N/A"
Click the Format button
Select the desired style(s)
OK out

--
Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"BigDreams7433" wrote in
message
...
I am new to Excel and know a little, but I cant figure out conditional
formatting.

Im doing a worksheet for my job and I need a group of cells in a row to
change colors based on what is entered in a certain cell. For example:

Cell A1 has a drop down list contatining X & N/A
If N/A is selected from that list I want cell A1 and about 4 or 5 cells
next
to it on the same row to turn gray.
This could also include not only the 4 or 5 cells next to A1 but
possibly
the row below that.

Is this possible? If so, how do I do it?