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    Need help with referring to an empty cell

    Hi all
    I need a better way to refer to an empty cell. I’m using “” but if the cell contain a formula but show empty it affect the conditioning format I’m using this =AND(cell <> "", existing_rule)

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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    Hi,

    What about using

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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    If you are trying to have cells that show blank but have formulae in them to not be Conditionally Formatted while cells with values from the formulae formatted, enter this formula in the Conditional formatting after selecting the cell range that you want affected.

    Blank cells will remain unformatted and when a value is calculated, the formatting chosen will be applied. This formula starts in cell A1 but you can start where you want, just change the cell reference and use the syntax as shown for a column.

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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    Nope @ Richard both remove format but also the cells containg values

    @ newdoverman it dont work im not sure if i use it correct must it be a seperat rule?

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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    Here is a sample showing what I understand to be the problem. If your problem is something different, please upload a workbook with data so that the problem is evident.....no pictures please.
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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    [QUOTE=Masekind;3730720]Nope @ Richard both remove format but also the cells containg values

    I thought you were talking about formatting so I#m somewhat perplexed that you are saying the formatting is 'removing' cells.

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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    Sorry it clear the formet on the cells with value also

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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    Attach a sample workbook. (Not a picture) 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.

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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    Thanks for the help my cell ref was incorect im fixed

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    Re: Need help with referring to an empty cell

    Thank you for the feedback and the rep.

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