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Conditional Formatting Date Expirations
Hello,
I am attempting to use conditional formatting icons (flags) to highlight when inputs in a database are coming close to their expiration date. I understand that the icons can easily be used for percentages and that this formula can work on an individual basis using: =TODAY()+CELL<=90, however I am unsure how to combine the two approaches. In this instance, an example of what I am attempting to achieve is having the dates 12/04/2024, 01/05/2023, 15/12/2022 being formatted green, yellow and red retrospectively (potentially highlight <=90 days, <=365 days and 366+ days remaining). The database has hundreds of rows and therefore would not be feasible to format each one individually with the formula I know. Would anyone be able to assist me with this?
Best regards,
Brandon
RE: Conditional Formatting Date Expirations
Hi Brandon,
Thank you for the forum question.
Please find attached example.
If you select the dates in column A and go to Conditional Formatting -> Manages Rules. If you select my rule and click Edit rule you can see, What I have done.
You will need to Create new rule (you cannot use any of Microsoft's rules).
Under Select Rule Type, select Format all cells based on their values.
Select Icon Sets under format style.
I hope this makes sense.
Kind regards
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Flag Days.xlsx
