Highlight multiple columns Based on One Value?
Conditional
Formatting in Excel allows you to highlight cells with color, icons, or data
bars based on specific criteria. When
applying it across all columns based on a single cell or value, Excel will
dynamically format rows or entire ranges based on that value.
Common
Use Cases·
Highlight entire rows based on a value in one
column
·
Format cells across multiple columns if a single
column meets a condition
·
Color entire dataset where a matching value
appears in one cell
Syntax:
=MAX($C$3:$C$9)=$C3
Real-life
Example:
Explanation of the Formula:
- MAX($C$3:$C$9): Finds the maximum production count in the list.
- $C3: Refers to the production count of the current row (e.g., C3, C4, ..., C9).
- So this formula returns TRUE only for the row with the highest production count, which is 85 in cell C7 (Rashid).
- As a result, the row where the condition is TRUE (Rashid's row) is highlighted.
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·
Highlight entire rows based on a value in one
column
·
Format cells across multiple columns if a single
column meets a condition
·
Color entire dataset where a matching value
appears in one cell
Syntax:
=MAX($C$3:$C$9)=$C3
Real-life Example:
Explanation of the Formula:
- MAX($C$3:$C$9): Finds the maximum production count in the list.
- $C3: Refers to the production count of the current row (e.g., C3, C4, ..., C9).
- So this formula returns TRUE only for the row with the highest production count, which is 85 in cell C7 (Rashid).
- As a result, the row where the condition is TRUE (Rashid's row) is highlighted.
If you enjoyed learning about CONDITIONAL FORMATTING, there's so much more waiting for you! Dive deeper into the world of Excel with my eBook “Ultimate Conditional Formatting Formulas” — your complete guide to mastering powerful lookup functions like IF, AND, OR, ISBLANK, ISERROR TODAY(), NOW(), DATEDIF() OFFSET, INDEX, INDIRECT and more.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this book is packed with real-world examples, practical tips, and easy-to-follow explanations to boost your productivity and confidence in Excel.
Start your journey to becoming an Excel pro — just download your copy today !