Conditional Formatting Multiple Rows Based off 1st Column

[ajwooden32]

Is there a way to conditional format every other sets of multiple rows based off if a cell in the 1st column has text in it? The text in column A varies so formatting off specific text would require multiple rules.

Below is a manual, created image of what I'm looking for.

 

[kevin9999]

I usually recommend against using VBA to do things which can be done without it

Please note that I am in total agreement with @Joe4 in this - I also wouldn't use VBA when a formula solution is possible. In this particular instance I suggested VBA because I personally couldn't figure out a CF solution that gave you exactly what you seemed to want