- Conditional Formatting
- Manage Rules
- Data Bars
- Colour Scales
- Icon Sets
- Find Duplicates
- Shade Alternate Rows
- Compare Two Lists
- Conflicting Rules
- Heat Map

DATA ANALYSIS - CONDITIONAL FORMATTING
There are many quick and handy tools to visualise data in Excel. Some tools can be applied in just a few clicks.
This session covers how to use colour scales to visualise data.
After completing this session, you will be able to set up colour scales to automatically fill different cells with different colours depending on their values.
Learning objectives
Set up colour scales for a range of numeric values
Adjust the number of colours used in the colour scale
Remove the colour scale using the Conditional Formatting Rule Manager
This session covers how to use colour scales to visualise data.
After completing this session, you will be able to set up colour scales to automatically fill different cells with different colours depending on their values.
Learning objectives
Set up colour scales for a range of numeric values
Adjust the number of colours used in the colour scale
Remove the colour scale using the Conditional Formatting Rule Manager
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What you'll learn
- By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Use Conditional Formatting for Data Insights
- Apply conditional formatting rules to highlight key data points automatically.
- Identify missing values between two lists.
- Detect and highlight duplicate values in large datasets.
- Manage and Customize Formatting Rules
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- Apply multiple conditional formatting rules without conflicts.
- Understand how rules interact and prioritize formatting.
- View and edit existing conditional formatting rules in a worksheet.
- Enhance Data Readability and Visualization
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- Create heat maps to visually represent data intensity.
- Format tables with alternating row colors for easier readability.
- Use built-in Excel tools to highlight trends and patterns quickly.
Who is this course for
- This course is designed for:
- Business analysts and professionals who need to present data insights effectively.
- Data analysts looking to automate data visualization with conditional formatting.
- Students and researchers who work with large datasets.
- Anyone using Excel for data organization who wants to improve readability and interpretation of their spreadsheets.
- No prior knowledge of ExcelÕs advanced features is necessary, making this course suitable for both beginners and experienced users.
Course content
Requirements
- There are no strict prerequisites, but the following are recommended:
- Basic Excel knowledge Ð Familiarity with entering data and using simple formulas.
- Basic analytical skills Ð Understanding how data is structured in spreadsheets.
- No prior experience with conditional formatting required Ð The course starts with fundamental concepts and progresses to advanced techniques.
- Whether youÕre a beginner or an advanced user, this course will help you unlock the full potential of ExcelÕs conditional formatting tools!