Advanced Spreadsheet Hacking 101: Mastering Conditional Formatting

Welcome to Advanced Spreadsheet Hacking 101, where we'll cover the most esoteric, least-discussed topics in Excel hacking. Today, we're going to dive into the mystical realm of Conditional Formatting. It's like black magic, but with more Excel formulas.

Conditional formatting in Excel is like a superpower. With it, you can make your spreadsheets glow with vibrant colors, like a psychedelic rave party in a spreadsheet. But, be warned: it's also a slippery slope. You can easily get lost in the rabbit hole of "if-then" statements and "greater-than" syndromes.

Here's a quick primer to get you started:

With these basics under your belt, you'll be able to harness the power of conditional formatting like a pro. But, don't say we didn't warn you: once you go down this path, there's no turning back. Your Excel sheets will never be the same again.