Custom Threshold Highlighting Trick in Excel

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How to highlight data in Excel based on the number you input into a cell and the comparison you want to make.

This allows you to quickly input a new number and comparison in cells in Excel and then highlight the data that meets that criteria.

This trick combines:

  • Custom formulas in Excel.
  • Conditional Formatting in Excel.
  • Checkbox controls in Excel.

This is an easy trick to add to any workbook in Excel and I show you how to customize it for your needs.

Resources

Apply Conditional Formatting to Multiple Cells with a Single Formula

 

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