How to colorize Cells in Excel

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How to Colorize Cells in Excel Based on Rules from Other Cells

For example, suppose you have a calendar and want to colorize or highlight certain cells automatically based on values in other cells.

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To do this, you need two steps:

  1. Define a named range in the Name Manager for the relevant part of your table. This allows you to reference that area easily in your formulas.

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  1. Apply conditional formatting from the Home tab.

    • Go to Conditional Formatting → New Rule → Use a formula to determine which cells to format.
    • Enter your formula referencing the named range or other cells.
    • Choose the desired fill color or style, and click OK.

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That’s it! Your cells will now automatically change color according to the rules you defined.