Formatting a column based on another columns cell TEXT (not value) in Excel [duplicate]

  • Select column M. Check which cell is highlighted (let's assume M1)
  • Conditional Formatting \ New Rule
  • Use a formula to determine which cells to format
  • Type in the following formula =J1="paid" (using the highlighted cell's row number - remember M1)
  • Choose your formatting, then validate.
  • Repeat as needed for the other conditions and formats.
  • for your other condition (see comment) =and(or(j1="renew",j1="-"),M1>=today()+1)