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siankerr
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Nov 11, 2021
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Help with excel - change cell colour

Hi

 

I am a self-taught teacher looking for guidance to improve my skills and what I can offer my students...

 

I would like to get a cell in excel to change colour to indicate that a student has inputted the correct formula for a simple calculation (adding 4 cell values for example) - or have a tick appear in the cell next to it...

 

I am using 365 online.

 

Many thanks in advance!!

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  • mtarler's avatar
    mtarler
    Silver Contributor
    Nov 11, 2021

    siankerr if you shared the sheet it would be easier but what you want is Conditional Formatting

    I selected NEW and then Use a formula as shown in the second picture to say if the sum = the value they enter then turn the cell green.

    I also added a if not correct AND not blank then red

    Lastly, you could also choose to have a checkmark added using the built in formatting but then you need to tell it what value is correct in each case instead of using a formula:

     

     

     

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