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Need Help - Conditional Formatting based on another criteria range (column's last cell with data)
Greetings everyone,
I have a decision matrix tool that dynamically expands columns/headings based on another sheet's (Pros vs. Cons) entries. I do not understand why the Conditional Formatting I use for this works in two separate parts but not as a complete formula.
The headings under "Ratings" are a single spill formula using the =FILTER() function that only shows values that I've checked a checkbox form for on the Pros vs. Cons sheet. When I check the box, it will display the name of what I was weighing the pros and cons for under "Rankings".
All I want for row 3 (Rankings) is to 1) be blank if there's no data in row 4, 2) have a right border with formatting if the right-most column of row 4 is the last one, and 3) have formatting if there's any data for row 4.
Current Conditional Formatting Formula (row 4 is blank)
=ISBLANK(OFFSET(INDIRECT(ADDRESS(3,COLUMN())),1,0))
Current Conditional Formatting Formula (row 4 contains the last column of data)
=ISBLANK(OFFSET(INDIRECT(ADDRESS(3,COLUMN())),1,1))
Current Conditional Formatting Formula (row 4 has data)
=D$4<>""
Broken Conditional Formatting Formula (row 4 has data, and if the last column, have right border)
=AND(NOT(ISBLANK(OFFSET(INDIRECT(ADDRESS(3,COLUMN())),1,0))),ISBLANK(OFFSET(INDIRECT(ADDRESS(3,COLUMN())),1,1)))
I would be very grateful for any solution to make this Conditional Formatting formula work (to consolidate the first two rules). Thank you!
2 Replies
- mathetesGold Contributor
- Is it possible for you to post the actual spreadsheet (or an anonymous facsimile) on OneDrive or GoogleDrive, posting a link granting access to it here? That would help greatly in deciphering what you're seeking help on.
- Your formulas make reference to "ADDRESS" but you don't explain what that is (and it appears to be a significant part of the picture)
- You refer to row 3 and call it "Rankings" yet there doesn't appear to be any correlation between that description at the third row of the spreadsheet depicted in the image
So I think some clearer explanations of what we're looking at, what is desired, and access to the actual spreadsheet would help us help you,.
- KendetharIron ContributorPardon me. I added a picture that shows the Excel reference headers. I hope that encompassed your questions 2 & 3. For question 1, please see the private message.
(Please reply any solution here for the public to see and for your Best Response credit.)