Pro Tip: To open formatting options, just select the cell (s) you want to format and press Ctrl-1 (Mac: Command-1). This actually works for anything in Excel: charts elements, images, etc.

You can set up conditional formatting in Excel for dates. We have included detailed examples you can try while reading the guide.

Thanks to the linked cell property in Microsoft Excel, it's super easy to use the selected value as a condition in a macro or conditional formatting rule.

Conditional formatting is one of the features that make MS Excel an application builder and not just a simple spreadsheet tool. Depending upon the value of the cell, you can change the formatting.

To clear formatting from the selected cells in your workbook in Microsoft Excel, you can use Clear Formats, Keyboard shortcuts, Format Painter tool, etc.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for color customizing your drop-down list in Microsoft Excel.

Here's how you can clear the formatting of your Excel table and revert it to the default style: Click on a cell in your formatted table. Select the Table Design tab that appears on the ribbon.