Conditions Formatting and the Ribbon - What's New in Excel 2007

Let's take a quick tour of the new Conditional Formatting features in Excel 12, and see how you can find and use them more easily. One of our goals for the UI was to make it easier to discover and use the full power of Conditional Formatting.

In previous versions of Excel, the Conditional Formatting command was tucked away under the Format menu. This made it somewhat difficult to find, and even more difficult to use. In Excel 2007, the Conditional Formatting command has been moved to the Home tab of the Ribbon, making it much easier to find and use.

The Conditional Formatting command in Excel 2007 has also been redesigned to make it easier to use. The new dialog box is more intuitive and easier to navigate, and it provides more options for customizing your conditional formatting rules.

Here's a quick overview of the new Conditional Formatting features in Excel 2007:

• New rules: There are several new rules available in Excel 2007, including rules for highlighting cells that contain specific text or values, rules for highlighting cells that meet certain criteria, and rules for creating data bars or color scales.
• Improved rule management: The new Conditional Formatting dialog box makes it easier to manage your rules. You can now easily add, delete, or edit rules, and you can also specify the order in which the rules are applied.
• New formatting options: The new Conditional Formatting dialog box provides more options for customizing the formatting of your cells. You can now choose from a variety of colors, fonts, and borders, and you can also create custom formats.
• Improved performance: The Conditional Formatting engine in Excel 2007 has been improved to make it faster and more efficient. This means that you can apply conditional formatting to your spreadsheets more quickly and easily.

The new Conditional Formatting features in Excel 2007 are a powerful tool for improving the appearance and usability of your spreadsheets. By taking advantage of these features, you can make your spreadsheets more informative and easier to read.

Here are some examples of how you can use Conditional Formatting to improve your spreadsheets:

• Highlight cells that contain important data.
• Identify trends and patterns in your data.
• Create data visualizations that are easy to understand.
• Make your spreadsheets more visually appealing.

Conditional Formatting is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of purposes. By experimenting with the different features, you can find ways to use Conditional Formatting to improve the appearance and usability of your spreadsheets.