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allisonmathews
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Sep 09, 2022
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How to Use Conditional Formatting to Highlight Past Date in Cell?

Hello!   I keep a spreadsheet with the date that our employees signed their offer acceptance letter detailing their role responsibilities. How would I create a rule that the cell would automaticall...
  • HansVogelaar's avatar
    Sep 09, 2022

    allisonmathews 

    Select the cells with the dates.

    On the Home tab of the ribbon, select Conditional Formatting > New Rule...

    Select 'Format only cells that contain'.

    Leave the first drop down set to 'Cell Value'.

    Select 'less than' from the drop down next to it.

    Enter the formula  =EDATE(TODAY(),-24)  in the box next to it.

    Click Format...

    Activate the Fill tab.

    Select red.

    Click OK, then click OK again.

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