Conditional Format based on actual values

abrig005

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Hello, I want to change the value of a cell based on the value of another cell.
Example:
I want A1 to change color based on the value of A5.
Here are the values. I am not sure how to get them to change between two numbers e.g. 0 & 0.5, 0.5 & 1,5 etc.

Between 0 and 0.5 = Dark Green
Between 0.5 and 1.5 = Light Green
Between 1.5 and 2.5 = Yellow

Thank you!
 

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abrig005, Good afternoon.

As you plan to change the color of cell A1 depending on the content of that of another cell, in the case of A5, the best alternative is to use the formula option.


Try to use:

Select A1

Conditional Format Menu --> Using Formula

Rule 1

Type: =AND(A5>=0;A5<=0,5)
Set format fill color to DARK GREEN
OK

Rule 2
Type: =AND(A5>0,5;A5<=1,5)
Set format fill color to LIGHT GREEN
OK

Rule 3
Type: =AND(A5>1,5;A5<=2,5)
Set format fill color to YELLOW
OK

Please, tell us if this is what you want.
I hope it helps.
 
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Hi,

Or you can use "Format only cells that contain" option in CF, and enter the values you want for each condition.
 
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