EXCEL formula for flagging similar values.

[Fatedela]

Hi! any1 know how should i do this?
I been trying to figure out the formula, but i hopeless

when the option row change to 1, the column will highlight when it have 1 too.

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Thanks

[etaf]

conditional formatting

i cant see the rows
assuming they are rows 4 to 100
select the range C4:C100
and then use the formula

=AND(C4=C$1, C4<>"")

and format yellow

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for 2007, 2010 or 2013 excel version
Conditional Formatting

Highlight applicable range >>

$C$4:$O$100


Home Tab >> Styles >> Conditional Formatting
New Rule >> Use a formula to determine which cells to format
Edit the Rule Description: Format values where this formula is true:


=AND(C4=C$1, C4<>"")


Format… [Number, Font, Border, Fill]
choose the format you would like to apply when the condition is true
OK >> OK
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[Fatedela]

Thanks for the help!

[etaf]

did that work for you ok

[Fatedela]

did that work for you ok

Yup. It what i am trying to do. Thanks again!