How Can I Do This?

[Don]

In sheet1, A1 value = 10, B1 value = 5 (both vary, sum of numbers on another
sheet)

I would like to have another cell (we'll call it Difference) that determines
which is greater (A1 or B1) and if A1 is greater, then color this result in
red and calculate A1-B1. However, if B1 is greater, keep the default color
and calculate B1-A1.

Is this possible with function(s)?

Don

 

[Paul B]

Don, in two steps, for the color change, format conditional formatting,
formula is =$A$1>$B$1, pick the format you want, for the calculation part
=IF(A1>B1,A1-B1,B1-A1)

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[Don]

Paul,

Yes, I understand and know about the calculation......but, what I don't know
is if the A1 >B1, how can I tie changing the value color (not the cell
background) to a different color, in this case red, within the SAME cell
function? And, what is that function?

Thanks,
Don

 

[Paul B]

Don, a function can not change the font color but you can use conditional
formatting to change that cell, select the "value cell" and click on format,
conditional formatting, change cell valve is to formula is and put in
=$A$1>$B$1, click on format, font, color, pick red, OK, OK now when A1>B1
your "value cell" will change to red font.

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[Don]

That's what I needed....had forgotten this little feature....thanks so much
Paul.

Don

 

[Paul B]

Your welcome
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