Conditional Formatting Only Applying to One Column

[laban]

I have two similar worksheets that both have a large amounts of data. I conditionally formatted one to have every other row filled light blue, to make it a little easier on the eyes. On my first worksheet it worked great, but when I tried to do the same on the second worksheet, it only applied to the second column, even though I had selected all columns.

Formula: =MOD(ROW(),2)=0

Version: Excel 2010

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Laban

 

[cstimart]

It might just be easier to select all the data and use Insert/Table and the select the style you prefer.

 

[T. Valko]

I have two similar worksheets that both have a large amounts of data. I conditionally formatted one to have every other row filled light blue, to make it a little easier on the eyes. On my first worksheet it worked great, but when I tried to do the same on the second worksheet, it only applied to the second column, even though I had selected all columns.

Formula: =MOD(ROW(),2)=0

Version: Excel 2010

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Laban

Are you sure you selected all the columns?

Let's assume you want to format the range A1:F10.

Select the *entire* range A1:F10 starting from cell A1.
Cell A1 will be the active cell. The active cell is the
one cell in the selected range that is not shaded. The
formula will be relative to the active cell.

Goto the Home tab>Styles>Conditional Formatting>Manage rules>New rule>Use a formula to determine which cells to format

Enter your formula in the box below:

=MOD(ROW(),2)=0

Click the Format button
Select the desired style(s)
OK out

 

[laban]

Thanks CSTIMART, I was able to get it to work by selecting everything and hitting no fill. That apparently overrided whatever was wrong. Perhaps there was a white fill that covered the conditional formatting.

Next time, I'll probably just try it your way.