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    Conditional format based on certain text in adjacent cell

    Hello, I am trying to format 2 columns based on the word "new" being in the of only 1 column.

    Now I can figured it out if the word "new" was the only word, however there will be multiple words. So for column e I was able to format based upon the cell containing. But I cannot get column d to format based on column e "containing" a particular word.

    Is there a way this can be done?
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    Re: Conditional format based on certain text in adjacent cell

    Select columns D & E In CF > New rule> use a formula and use
    =ISNUMBER(SEARCH("new",$E1))

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    Re: Conditional format based on certain text in adjacent cell

    Thank you so much! That did it. I am new to excel and been searching for a way. This place is the best.

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    Re: Conditional format based on certain text in adjacent cell

    You're welcome & thanks for the feedback

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