Highlighting dates when values are different

Tim Silvester

In our work Smart Sheet we have two columns dedicated to finish dates - expected finish date, and actual finish date.

Is it possible to create a rule so the cells will highlight red, if these dates don't match?

Andrée Starå

Hi @Tim Silvester

I hope you're well and safe!

Yes, you can add a so-called helper column. Add the formula below. (Checkbox in my example)

Try something like this.

=IF(OR([Expected Finish Date]@row = ""; [Actual Finish Date]@row = ""); 0; IF([Expected Finish Date]@row <> [Actual Finish Date]@row; 1))

Did 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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Tim Silvester

Great! I will try!

Thank you for the super fast reply :) :) :)

Andrée Starå

@Tim Silvester

Excellent!

You're more than welcome!

Depending on your country/region, you'll need to exchange the comma to a period.

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