Conditional formatting

Kathryn Leaney

I have two columns in my smartsheet that are dates. I would like to set a conditional formatting rule that says 'If column X is after Column Y then apply this format', is this possible?

For example 'If 'Date issued' is later than 'Date Due' apply this format' 

 

Thanks

Andrée Starå

Hi Kathryn,

Yes, but you'd have to use a so-called helper column (checkbox for example) and add a formula and then reference that in the conditional formatting rule.

Hope that helps!

Have a fantastic day!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting

Megan.elh

Hi @Andrée Starå,

I have a similar question to Kathryn just perhaps a bit more complicated, so hoping you could elaborate a bit further, i can add a checkbox column however the formula is not going to be the same for the whole column. For instance if the date in a row is 'overdue' by 7 days its marked yellow & if it's overdue by 14 day then it's marked red, is this possible?

Thanks!

Andrée Starå

Hi @Megan.elh

I hope you're well and safe!

Yes, you could add a formula in a standard column instead, have the number show, and then use that in the conditional formatting rules.

Make sense?

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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