If 2 colums have the same number, highlight red.

[m.michael.mcgee]

How can I get two range of columns to highlight if they have the exact number in it, and highlight them red.

Thanks

[FDibbins]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Are the numbers next to each other? (same row) Or could they be in different rows in each column?

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[m.michael.mcgee]

109 50.24
324.82 92.18
50.87 300
92.18 1000

How can I get the 92.18 highlighted red, so I know they are the same value?

[FDibbins]

You can do this with conditional formatting. Assuming your data is in A1:B4...

1. highlight the range you want to apply the conditional formatting to (A1:A4)
2. on the home tab, styles, select CF
3. select new rule, select use formula
4. enter =VLOOKUP(A1,$B$1:$B$4,1,0).........................format fill RED

Repeat for columns B, change the formula to =VLOOKUP(b1,$a$1:$a$4,1,0)