Conditional formatting highlights key information in a spreadsheet so it’s easy to see at a glance. This beginner’s guide gets you started using conditional formatting.

How to create conditional formatting rules in Excel Once the custom value formats exist, you can apply them using conditional formatting rules. Right now, the format is set to General.

You can set up conditional formatting in Excel for dates. We have included detailed examples you can try while reading the guide.

Microsoft Excel’s RANK.EQ () function ranks a set of values, but in a busy sheet, the top-ranking items might get lost. You can combine RANK.EQ () with a conditional formatting rule to highlight ...