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    Hi , im using conditional formatting and using the following rule with the following formula: =$B2=“YES”
    When I'm typing YES in column B , its Highlight the row above always, i tried a new sheet and also tried changing the row or text to no success.

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    Re: Conditional Formatting -Not working well

    The formula must reflect the first row in the applies to range.
    So if the applies to range is from row 1 the formula should be
    =$B1="Yes"

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