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Part III
Creating Charts and Graphics
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Words that contain X: If the cell contains X (upper or lower case), the cell is highlighted.
Data bars: Each cell displays a horizontal bar, proportional to its value.
Color Scale: The background color varies, depending on the value of the cells. You can choose
from several different color scales or create your own.
Icon Set: One of many icon sets. It displays a small graphic in the cell. The graphic varies,
depending on the cell value.
Icon Set: Another icon set.
Custom rule: The rule for this checkerboard pattern is based on a formula:
=MOD(ROW(),2)=MOD(COLUMN(),2)
FIGURE 21.1
This worksheet demonstrates a few conditional formatting rules.
Specifying Conditional Formatting
To apply a conditional formatting rule to a cell or range, select the cells and then use one of the commands
on the Home ➪ Styles ➪ Conditional Formatting drop-down to specify a rule. The choices are
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Highlight Cell Rules: Examples rules include highlighting cells that are greater than a particular
value, between two values, contain specific text string, or are duplicated.
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