Excel allows defined functions to be executed in Worksheets by a user. Instead of a formula based on the color of a cell, it is better to write a function that can detect the color of the cell and ...

With the help of a simple function, Excel's Conditional Formatting feature can save you time and effort. Here's an easy way to flag formulas in your worksheets.

Counting records or values in Microsoft Excel is easy. Counting individual cells by their fill color definitely isn't. Using an old function and a matrix tames the problem.

If Excel is not highlighting cells in the formula, enable 'Allow editing directly in cells' and 'Enable fill handle and cell drag-and-drop' in Excel options.

Highlighting cells with different colors can help you quickly identify information in a spreadsheet. Excel also lets you sort by color to easily group all the information you’ve highlighted with a ...

Individually apply conditional formulas for each cell, and each cell has 2 conditional color scale rules. To begin, select cell A1. Create 2 color scale rules that only apply to cell A1.