How to Highlight Each Column-Heading of the Active Row When The Corresponding Cells Contain 'X'

[Eduard_Stoo]

Hi -

I have a list of company plant and would like to dynamically-highlight the column title as each active row is selected, based on that row containing an 'X'.

I've kind of got part-way there, but can't get it over the line... It works for the first line highlighted in the set, but nothing after that

The conditional format formula in the header row T1:AB1 is currently : =IF(AND(CELL("row")=ROW(T3)),T3="X"). I need to expand to incorporate the entire list, but not sure of the best methodology... they may be a simpler solution also! I would appreciate if anyone can guide me on this one! Thanks

 

[Rijnsent]

Hi Eduard, the main issue with that function: CELL("row") doesn't update when you select a cell, but only after you click in a cell in that row. Try this formula, that does work:

D1: =IF(AND(CELL("COLUMN")=COLUMN(D1)),CELL("contents")="X")

 

[Peter_SSs]

This is what I think you are asking.

• Select T1:AB1 and apply this Conditional Formatting formula & apply your colour formatting
  =OFFSET(T1,CELL("row")-1,0)="x"
  
  
• Right click the sheet's name tab and choose 'View code' and paste this code.
  

  Private Sub Worksheet_SelectionChange(ByVal Target As Range)
    Application.ScreenUpdating = True
  End Sub

Here is my sheet when any cell in row 2 is selected (happens to be S2 in this case)

Here is my sheet when any cell in row 3 is selected (happens to be W3 in this case)

Is that the sort of thing you are after?

 

[Eduard_Stoo]

Thanks both - I got this working with the VBA addtions

 

[Peter_SSs]

You're welcome. Glad we could help. Thanks for the follow-up.