Highlight "e" in duration column

Hi, I'm trying to highlight all tasks with an "e" in the duration column, since "e" overrides all weekends and holidays I need to be mindful as to not forget an "e" somewhere when the schedule changes.

The Conditional Formatting does not work to highlight it by just saying "if duration contains 'e' then apply this format…". For some reason it does not catch the "e" modifier not matter what i type, "e" stars around it etc.

How can i acomplish this task?

thanks//Patrik

Answers

  • kowal
    kowal Overachievers Alumni

    Hi Patrik,

    If conditional formatting is not catching "e" from duration column have you tried using the formula with =if statement? you can create new column (checkbox) and use formula: =IF(CONTAINS("e", Duration@row), 1, 0) let me know if it works.

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