Conditional Formatting if a cell contains a specific word

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Book2
AB
1Ability Scores
2Strength, Dexterity, Charisma
3
4Modifier
5Strength
6Dexterity
7Constitution
8Intelligence
9Wisdom
10Charisma
Abilit
Cells with Conditional Formatting
CellConditionCell FormatStop If True
B5:B10Expression=SEARCH(A5,$A$2)textNO
 
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Eric W said:
Welcome to the MrExcel forum!

Try:

Book2
AB
1Ability Scores
2Strength, Dexterity, Charisma
3
4Modifier
5Strength
6Dexterity
7Constitution
8Intelligence
9Wisdom
10Charisma
Abilit
Cells with Conditional Formatting
CellConditionCell FormatStop If True
B5:B10Expression=SEARCH(A5,$A$2)textNO
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That did it! Thank you so much for the quick reply!
 
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