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.

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

Learn how to add a highlight to expose groups in your Microsoft Excel data using a helper column and Excel’s conditional formatting feature.

Combine an Excel custom format with data validation and remove the pressure for input perfection from personnel by letting Excel do the work.