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Conditional formatting is a powerful feature in Microsoft Excel that allows users to format cells based on specific conditions or criteria. With conditional formatting, you can visually highlight data, identify trends, and draw attention to important information in your Excel worksheets. This article will explore the various aspects of conditional formatting and provide a comprehensive guide on how to use it effectively.

Highlight cells using conditional formatting

Conditional formatting provides an easy way to highlight cells based on certain conditions. By specifying rules, you can instruct Excel to automatically format cells that meet specific criteria. To highlight cells using conditional formatting, follow these steps:

Select the cells you want to apply conditional formatting to.

• Go to the "Home" tab in the Excel ribbon.
•  Click on the "Conditional Formatting" button in the "Styles" group.
•  Choose the desired formatting rule from the drop-down menu, or create a custom rule.
•  Configure the rule settings, such as the criteria and formatting options.
•  Click "OK" to apply the conditional formatting to the selected cells.

For example, you can highlight all cells that contain values greater than a certain threshold, or cells that meet specific date criteria. Conditional formatting provides a visual representation of your data, making it easier to identify patterns and outliers.