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Conditional formatting not working in Google Sheets

Add a custom-formula conditional formatting rule to B2:B4 using exactly =B2>100. Choose any visible fill color for matching cells.

Verified by JosephineAbout 75 seconds
Quick answer

Add a custom-formula conditional formatting rule to B2:B4 using exactly =B2>100. Choose any visible fill color for matching cells.

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetAdd a custom-formula conditional formatting rule to B2:B4.

2

Complete the next actionexactly =B2>100.

3

Apply the changeChoose any visible fill color for matching cells.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.

Expected result

B2:B4 has a custom conditional formatting rule driven by =B2>100.

Common mistake

Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.

Troubleshooting

Re-select B2:B4 and repeat the final action. B2:B4 has a custom conditional formatting rule driven by =B2>100.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

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Hosting80
Software120
Design500

Video transcript

  1. Open the prepared Formatting repair spreadsheet.
  2. Select the target. Add a custom-formula conditional formatting rule to B2:B4.
  3. Complete the next action. exactly =B2>100.
  4. Apply the change. Choose any visible fill color for matching cells.
  5. B2:B4 has a custom conditional formatting rule driven by =B2>100.