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Conditional formatting basics in Excel - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner
What is conditional formatting in Excel?
Conditional formatting is a feature that changes the look of cells automatically based on rules you set, like coloring cells if they contain certain values.
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beginner
How do you apply conditional formatting to highlight cells greater than 100?
Select the cells, go to Home > Conditional Formatting > Highlight Cells Rules > Greater Than, then enter 100 and choose a format.
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beginner
What types of formats can conditional formatting change?
It can change cell fill color, font color, font style (bold, italic), and add icons or data bars.
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intermediate
Can conditional formatting use formulas? If yes, why?
Yes, formulas let you create custom rules based on any condition you want, like comparing values in different cells.
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intermediate
What happens if multiple conditional formatting rules apply to the same cell?
Excel applies the rules in order. The first rule that matches can override others, but you can change rule order and stop if true.
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Which menu do you use to start conditional formatting in Excel?
AHome
BInsert
CData
DReview
What does conditional formatting do?
ACalculates sums
BSorts data alphabetically
CProtects cells from editing
DAutomatically changes cell appearance based on rules
Which of these can you NOT change with conditional formatting?
ACell fill color
BFont color
CCell formula
DFont style
To highlight cells less than 50, which rule type do you choose?
ALess Than
BGreater Than
CBetween
DEqual To
What is the benefit of using a formula in conditional formatting?
AIt speeds up Excel
BIt allows custom conditions beyond preset rules
CIt locks the cells
DIt changes the worksheet layout
Explain how to apply conditional formatting to highlight cells with values above a certain number.
Think about the steps from selecting cells to setting the rule.
You got /8 concepts.
    Describe how conditional formatting rules are applied when multiple rules affect the same cell.
    Consider how Excel decides which format to show.
    You got /5 concepts.