How do I use conditional formatting in Google Sheets?

To use conditional formatting in Google Sheets, first select the range of cells that you want to apply the formatting to. Then, click on the 'Format' tab in the top menu bar and select 'Conditional formatting.' In the sidebar that appears on the right, choose the type of rule that you want to apply, such as 'Color scale' or 'Text color.' Set the conditions that you want to apply to the selected range of cells, and then click on 'Done' to apply the formatting.

You can also use custom formulas to create more complex rules for your conditional formatting. To do this, select 'Custom formula is' as the rule type, and then enter a formula that evaluates to TRUE or FALSE. For example, you could use a formula to highlight all cells that contain a value greater than a certain number.

Conditional formatting in Google Sheets allows you to apply formatting to cells based on their values. This can be used to highlight important data, make it easier to scan your spreadsheet, or simply make your spreadsheet look more visually appealing.

To use conditional formatting in Google Sheets, follow these steps:

1. Select the cells you want to apply the formatting to.
2. Click the Format menu and select Conditional formatting.
3. In the Conditional formatting rules dialog box, select the type of formatting you want to apply.
4. In the Format cells if section, specify the condition that will trigger the formatting.
5. In the Formatting style section, select the formatting options you want to apply.
6. Click OK to apply the formatting.

Here are some examples of how you can use conditional formatting in Google Sheets:

• Highlight cells that meet a certain criteria. For example, you could highlight all cells that contain a value greater than 100.
• Highlight cells that contain a specific text value. For example, you could highlight all cells that contain the word "Yes".
• Use a color scale to show the range of values in a column. For example, you could use a color scale to show the range of sales figures in a column.
• Use a data bar to show the relative value of cells. For example, you could use a data bar to show the relative importance of tasks in a to-do list.

Conditional formatting can be a powerful tool for making your spreadsheets more informative and visually appealing. Experiment with different formatting options to see how you can use conditional formatting to improve your spreadsheets.

Here are some additional tips for using conditional formatting in Google Sheets:

• You can apply multiple conditional formatting rules to the same cells. The rules will be applied in the order they were created, so the first rule will take precedence over the second rule, and so on.
• You can use custom formulas to create more complex conditional formatting rules. For example, you could use a custom formula to highlight cells that contain a value that is greater than the average value in a column.
• You can export your conditional formatting rules so that you can apply them to other spreadsheets. To do this, click the More button in the Conditional formatting rules dialog box and select Export rules.
• You can reset your conditional formatting rules to the default settings by clicking the Reset button in the Conditional formatting rules dialog box.