Conditional Formatting

[Mikeyabosbht]

Hi Guys,

Definitely a stupid question, but....

I want to highlight every instance of the text string "eligible" when I return a lookup value in a table. Unfortunately, it also appears to highlight other string returns such as "Non eligible".

How can I ensure that it just highlights just "eligible" and not non eligible as well?

I hope this makes sense.

thanks so much!

 

[Special-K99]

Select the range, e.g. A1:A50

Conditional Formatting
New Rule
Use a formula to determine...

=(A1="eligible")

Format as required

 

[Mikeyabosbht]

I should mention that the return from the text string is from a nested index array formula that is pulling out multiple values when I enter a unique ID.

I have tried as you mention, but to no avail.

It could be because the values in the cell is actually a formula rather than an actual string. Would that make a difference?

 

[Special-K99]

No, no difference.
It's a common misconception that some formulas don't work because they contain a formula rather than a value but it's not true, cells should be regarded the same whether they contain formulas or values.


Post a sample spreadsheet with expected results, remove any sensitive data, create a mockup example if necessary.
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