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Conditional Formatting adds visual cues, like different colors, that help you spot highs and lows or other trends.
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Select the cells or data range you want to format.
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Select Conditional Formatting.
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Choose one of the preset types:
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Highlight Cell Rules
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Top/Bottom Rules
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Data Bars
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Color Scales
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Icon Sets
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Choose a criteria.
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Set the conditions and select OK.