If cell is Bold then 1, if cell is Italics then 2?

[Guest]

I have a list of hundreds of cells, the cells are either Bold, Italics, or
Regular.
I want those cells that are bold to result in 1 in another column. those in
italics to will result in 2.

Am I able to write a "if" function that achieve this? If not, what should I
do?

Please kindly advise

 

[Jason Morin]

One way, assuming data is in col. A:

1. Press Ctrl+F3.

2. Define the name "istyle" (no quotes) and in the "Refers
To:" box put:

=IF(GET.CELL(20,!$A1),1,IF(GET.CELL(21,!$A1),2,""))

3. In cell B1 put:

=istyle

4. Copy the formula down.

5. If you're using XL2002 or earlier, read this:
http://tinyurl.com/3lnld

HTH
Jason
Atlanta, GA

 

[Biff]

NB!

I'm sure Jason knows this:

This method does not automatically update when changes are
made to the cells formats. Changing a cells format from
BOLD to NORMAL or vice versa doesn't trigger an event so
the formula will not reflect the change until the next
calculation.

Biff

 

[Jason Morin]

Good point Biff. I forgot to mention that.

Jason

-----Original Message-----
NB!

I'm sure Jason knows this:

This method does not automatically update when changes are
made to the cells formats. Changing a cells format from
BOLD to NORMAL or vice versa doesn't trigger an event so
the formula will not reflect the change until the next
calculation.

Biff

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