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If it’s the same, the formula returns TRUE and the cell gets highlighted. In the above example, we check each cell using the formula =A4=$B$1Ĭonditional Formatting checks each cell and verifies it the content in the cell is the same as that in cell B1. It will highlight the matching cells in the dataset that contain the keyword in B1.Ĭonditional Formatting gets applied whenever the formula specified in it returns TRUE. Now type anything in cell B1 and press enter.

Specify the formatting (to highlight cells that match the searched keyword).

In the ‘New Formatting Rule’ dialog box, click on the option ‘Use a formula to determine which cells to format’.

In the drop-down options, click on New Rule.

In the Styles group, click on Conditional Formatting.

Select the dataset on which you want to apply Conditional Formatting (A4:F19 in this example).

Here are the steps to search and highlight all the cells that have the matching text:

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I will show you how to search and highlight only the matching cells in a dataset.

Dynamic Search and Highlight Functionality (Highlights as you type).

Search and Highlight Rows (based on Partial Match).

Search and Highlight Rows with Matching Data.

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Later in the tutorial, we will go a bit advanced and see how to make it dynamic (so that it highlights while you’re typing in the search box).Ĭlick here to download the example file and follow along. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create this search and highlight functionality in Excel. Something as shown below (where I enter the item name in cell B2 and press Enter, the entire row gets highlighted):

Now you can use conditional formatting to search for a keyword (by entering it in cell C2) and highlight all the cells that have that keyword. It has columns for Product Name, Sales Rep, and Country. While there is no direct way to do this in Excel, you can create search functionality using Conditional Formatting.įor example, suppose you have a dataset as shown below (in the image). If you work with large datasets, there can be a need to create a search functionality that allows you to quickly highlight cells/rows for the searched term. Make sure the Transition Navigation Keys check box is unchecked.Watch Video – Search and Highlight Data Using Conditional Formatting.The advanced options of the Excel Options dialog box. Both of the categories should be near the very bottom of the options.) (See Figure 1.)įigure 1. (Make sure you don't confuse the Lotus Compatibility category with the Lotus Compatibility Settings category. Scroll through the options until you see the Lotus Compatibility category.Click Advanced at the left of the dialog box.

In Excel 2010 and later versions, display the File tab of the ribbon and then click Options.) (In Excel 2007 click the Office button and then click Excel Options. Clear the Protect Worksheet and Contents of Locked Cells check box.Excel displays the Protect Sheet dialog box. More than likely the reason is rooted in how Excel is configured. He wonders why this is happening why Excel doesn't behave as it does at the office. However, Craig noticed that when he is using his home computer the Tab key will not move from one cell to another. When this form is protected and he is viewing it on his office computer, he can use the Tab key to move from one unlocked cell to another. Craig created a form that has unlocked cells.