How do I hide a running balance until a payment is made?

I am totally new Excel user. I'm trying to set up a car payment and balance sheet log for my niece. I added the beginning balance and the formula (=C4-B5, ect.) However, is there a way to hide all of those remaining balances until the actual payment is made? Meaning only the current balance will show until another payment is made?

Madison Car Payment Log.jpg

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Hi Lisa,

How about trying to write a formula that says: If the date cell is blank then the balance is blank and if not then use your formula!

Does that make sense?

You could use something like:

=IF(A5="","",C4-B5)

and copy down.

Just copy exactly and paste. Then drag copy down.