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    Conditional formatting based on dates and blank cells

    Hi there,

    I am battling with this conditional formatting task I'm trying to sort out.

    I have three DATE Columns: Initiated, Forecast and Complete

    Question: How can i format the FORECAST column dates to change to red font once the date is passed IF there is no date entered in the COMPLETE column?

    The intent is to easily identify tasks that are overdue and not complete.

    I hope that makes sense and is relatively easy to fix.

    I feel the "New Rule" function in Excel 2010 is not very user friendly, hence my struggles.

    Cheers
    FF

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    Re: Conditional formatting based on dates and blank cells

    Try this...

    Let's assume B2 = Forecast date and C2 = Completed date

    Conditional Formatting

    Use the "Use a formula to..." option.

    Use this formula:

    =AND(TODAY()>1/(1/B2),C2="")
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    Re: Conditional formatting based on dates and blank cells

    That is perfect. thanks a lot TV.
    Cheers
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    Re: Conditional formatting based on dates and blank cells

    You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

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    Re: Conditional formatting based on dates and blank cells

    Example 2.xlsxExample 2.xlsx

    Hey TV, hoping you can help me with something else after your excellent work on my last problem.

    I want to create a drop down list in B3 based on the choice made from another drop down list in A3.
    All options in both lists have more than one word in them.
    I hope that makes sense.

    I have had a look at dependent formatting but it is getting me nowhere.

    Hoping to hear from you soon.

    Cheers
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    Re: Conditional formatting based on dates and blank cells

    Try this...

    Create a list of unique organizations on the Positions sheet.

    C2: Education Organisation Representative
    C3: Government Representative
    C4: Industry or Business Representative
    C5: Media Representative

    On the Matrix sheet setup the drop down lists.

    Select cell A2
    Data Validation
    Allow: List
    Source: =Positions!$C$2:$C$5
    OK

    Select cell B2
    Data Validation
    Allow: List
    Source:

    =OFFSET(Positions!B$2,MATCH(A$2,Positions!A$2:A$25,0)-1,,COUNTIF(Positions!A$2:A$25,A$2))

    OK

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    Re: Conditional formatting based on dates and blank cells

    TV, you are a legend. I never would've figured that out. cheers and i'll give you some A+ feedback.

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    Re: Conditional formatting based on dates and blank cells

    You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

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