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    Highlight column "due date" when passed but not if column "status" says "complete"

    Hello,

    I’m having trouble using conditional formatting to highlight cells in my excel attachment.

    I want to highlight cells in column B Due Date, when the due date has passed.
    However, ONLY if Column C does NOT also equal “complete” .
    I want to highlight passed due items, but not if they are already done, because then it doesn’t really matter.
    I tried this formula under conditional formatting> new rule> use a formula…

    =AND(B:B[less than sign]TODAY(),C:C[less than greater than facing each other]"Complete")

    However, nothing highlighted, even when cells like B2 should have because it’s "due date" has passed and it's not “complete”.

    Sorry about the brackets. It won't let me post the formula with the signs saying that it's incorrect HTML code. I attached a snip of the formula with the correct signs.

    Thanks,

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    Re: Conditional formatting formula problem

    the formula is also in the yellow cell in the attachment
    Last edited by HannahWSU; 07-15-2017 at 10:19 PM. Reason: clarity

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    Re: Highlight column "due date" when passed but not if column "status" says "complete"

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    Re: Highlight column "due date" when passed but not if column "status" says "complete"

    Attach a sample workbook (not image).

    Make sure there is just enough data to demonstrate your need. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate.

    Make sure your desired results are shown, mock them up manually if necessary.

    Remember to desensitize the data.

    Click on GO ADVANCED and then scroll down to Manage Attachments to open the upload window.

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    Re: Highlight column "due date" when passed but not if column "status" says "complete"

    Sorry, my mistake for leaving the workbook off. I have now attached it. Thank you for still taking the time to look at my post and let me know.

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    Re: Highlight column "due date" when passed but not if column "status" says "complete"

    Click on C2

    CF

    ..formula

    =AND($B2 < TODAY(),$C2 <> "Complete")

    Fill==OK

    Applies to: $C$2:$C$100 Or whatever your range is)
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