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In sheet1, A1 value = 10, B1 value = 5 (both vary, sum of numbers on another
sheet) I would like to have another cell (we'll call it Difference) that determines which is greater (A1 or B1) and if A1 is greater, then color this result in red and calculate A1-B1. However, if B1 is greater, keep the default color and calculate B1-A1. Is this possible with function(s)? Don |
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Don, in two steps, for the color change, format conditional formatting,
formula is =$A$1$B$1, pick the format you want, for the calculation part =IF(A1B1,A1-B1,B1-A1) -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... In sheet1, A1 value = 10, B1 value = 5 (both vary, sum of numbers on another sheet) I would like to have another cell (we'll call it Difference) that determines which is greater (A1 or B1) and if A1 is greater, then color this result in red and calculate A1-B1. However, if B1 is greater, keep the default color and calculate B1-A1. Is this possible with function(s)? Don |
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Paul,
Yes, I understand and know about the calculation......but, what I don't know is if the A1 B1, how can I tie changing the value color (not the cell background) to a different color, in this case red, within the SAME cell function? And, what is that function? Thanks, Don "Paul B" wrote in message ... Don, in two steps, for the color change, format conditional formatting, formula is =$A$1$B$1, pick the format you want, for the calculation part =IF(A1B1,A1-B1,B1-A1) -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... In sheet1, A1 value = 10, B1 value = 5 (both vary, sum of numbers on another sheet) I would like to have another cell (we'll call it Difference) that determines which is greater (A1 or B1) and if A1 is greater, then color this result in red and calculate A1-B1. However, if B1 is greater, keep the default color and calculate B1-A1. Is this possible with function(s)? Don |
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Don, a function can not change the font color but you can use conditional
formatting to change that cell, select the "value cell" and click on format, conditional formatting, change cell valve is to formula is and put in =$A$1$B$1, click on format, font, color, pick red, OK, OK now when A1B1 your "value cell" will change to red font. -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... Paul, Yes, I understand and know about the calculation......but, what I don't know is if the A1 B1, how can I tie changing the value color (not the cell background) to a different color, in this case red, within the SAME cell function? And, what is that function? Thanks, Don "Paul B" wrote in message ... Don, in two steps, for the color change, format conditional formatting, formula is =$A$1$B$1, pick the format you want, for the calculation part =IF(A1B1,A1-B1,B1-A1) -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... In sheet1, A1 value = 10, B1 value = 5 (both vary, sum of numbers on another sheet) I would like to have another cell (we'll call it Difference) that determines which is greater (A1 or B1) and if A1 is greater, then color this result in red and calculate A1-B1. However, if B1 is greater, keep the default color and calculate B1-A1. Is this possible with function(s)? Don |
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That's what I needed....had forgotten this little feature....thanks so much
Paul. Don "Paul B" wrote in message ... Don, a function can not change the font color but you can use conditional formatting to change that cell, select the "value cell" and click on format, conditional formatting, change cell valve is to formula is and put in =$A$1$B$1, click on format, font, color, pick red, OK, OK now when A1B1 your "value cell" will change to red font. -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... Paul, Yes, I understand and know about the calculation......but, what I don't know is if the A1 B1, how can I tie changing the value color (not the cell background) to a different color, in this case red, within the SAME cell function? And, what is that function? Thanks, Don "Paul B" wrote in message ... Don, in two steps, for the color change, format conditional formatting, formula is =$A$1$B$1, pick the format you want, for the calculation part =IF(A1B1,A1-B1,B1-A1) -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... In sheet1, A1 value = 10, B1 value = 5 (both vary, sum of numbers on another sheet) I would like to have another cell (we'll call it Difference) that determines which is greater (A1 or B1) and if A1 is greater, then color this result in red and calculate A1-B1. However, if B1 is greater, keep the default color and calculate B1-A1. Is this possible with function(s)? Don |
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Your welcome
-- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... That's what I needed....had forgotten this little feature....thanks so much Paul. Don "Paul B" wrote in message ... Don, a function can not change the font color but you can use conditional formatting to change that cell, select the "value cell" and click on format, conditional formatting, change cell valve is to formula is and put in =$A$1$B$1, click on format, font, color, pick red, OK, OK now when A1B1 your "value cell" will change to red font. -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... Paul, Yes, I understand and know about the calculation......but, what I don't know is if the A1 B1, how can I tie changing the value color (not the cell background) to a different color, in this case red, within the SAME cell function? And, what is that function? Thanks, Don "Paul B" wrote in message ... Don, in two steps, for the color change, format conditional formatting, formula is =$A$1$B$1, pick the format you want, for the calculation part =IF(A1B1,A1-B1,B1-A1) -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "Don" wrote in message ... In sheet1, A1 value = 10, B1 value = 5 (both vary, sum of numbers on another sheet) I would like to have another cell (we'll call it Difference) that determines which is greater (A1 or B1) and if A1 is greater, then color this result in red and calculate A1-B1. However, if B1 is greater, keep the default color and calculate B1-A1. Is this possible with function(s)? Don |
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