Conditional Formatting Problem

[kwp004]

Here is the data validation rule I have:

• Format values where this formula is true: =$BK$6="W"
• Applies to: =$A$6:$S$6

I want that formula to be applied to the next 100 rows. Here's the process I’m following:

• Select Range A6 to Range S6
• Copy
• Select Range A7 to Range S105
• Paste Special (formats)

When I follow this process, the second "applies to" range is S105 in all rows. For example, in row 10, I get the data validation:

• Format values where this formula is true: =$BG7="W"
• Applies to: =$A$7:$S$105

But I want it to apply to: =$A$7:$S$7

 

[Joe4]

I find the Conditional Formatter to be a bit flaky/unpredictable myself, so I usually go about this in a different manner.
I select ALL the cells I want to apply this Conditional Formatting to, and then write the formula as it applies to the very first cell in your selection.
If you have written your formulas using the absolute/relative range references in the correct places, Excel will automatically adjust the formula for all the other cells in your selected range.