Assigning Formats by Formula
The STYLE() function can be added to an existing formula in a cell. For example, together with the CURRENT function, you can color a cell depending on its value. The formula =...+STYLE(IF(CURRENT()>3; "Red"; "Green")) applies the cell style "Red" to cells if the value is greater than 3, otherwise the cell style "Green" is applied.
If you would like to apply a formula to all cells in a selected area, you can use the Find & Replace dialog.
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Select all the desired cells.
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Select the menu command Edit - Find & Replace.
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For the Search for term, enter: .*
".*" is a regular expression that designates the contents of the current cell.
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Enter the following formula in the Replace with field: =&+STYLE(IF(CURRENT()>3;"Red";"Green"))
The "&" symbol designates the current contents of the Search for field. The line must begin with an equal sign, since it is a formula. It is assumed that the cell styles "Red" and "Green" already exist.
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Mark the fields Regular expressions and Current selection only. Click Find All.
All cells with contents that were included in the selection are now highlighted.
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Click Replace all.
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formats, assigning by formulas
cell formats, assigning by formulas
STYLE function example
cell styles,assigning by formulas
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applying,cell formats
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