IF Statement JER

[Workbook]

I am trying to create an IF Statement so that
Objective 1: If I enter “H†in cell B7, JER will appear in cell J7
Objective 2: J7 will turn yellow when JER appears in it.

Objective 1: This is what I have so far =IF(Sheet1!B7="H",JER,""). However
when I enter a “H†in cell B7, J7 says #Name?

Objective 2: I know how to set this up with conditional formatting but I am
wondering if it’s possible to include this in the IF statement first.

What do you think?

 

[T. Valko]

What is JER? Is that just a string of letters?

If so, you need to quote it:

=IF(Sheet1!B7="H","JER","")

To color the cell you have to use conditional formatting. Use the Formula Is
option and this formula: =J7="JER"

 

[Shane Devenshire]

To conditionally format your cell(s):

In 2003:
1. Select the J7
2. Choose Format, Conditional Formatting
3. Choose Formula is from the first drop down
4. In the second box enter the formula:
=B7="h"
5. Click the Format button
6. Choose a color on the Patterns tab (or any available option)
7. Click OK twice.

In 2007:
1. Highlight J7 on the rows you want formatted
2. Choose Home, Conditional Formatting, New Rule
3. Choose Use a formula to determine which cell to format
4. In the Format values where this formula is true enter the following
formula:
=B7="H"
5. Click the Format button and choose a format.
6. Click OK twice

 

[Workbook]

Hi Biff,

JER is an acroynm. So the quotes is what makes the difference. Excellent.
I figured I was going to have to use conditional formatting. Thank you very
much for your help.

Ed

 

[Workbook]

Hi Shane,

Thank you very much for your input. I will be certain to follow these
steps.

Ed

 

[T. Valko]

You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!