I want to highlight a cell based on if a word is found in any of the 5 cells before it.
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If any of the cells contain the word Manual then I want the 6th cell to be highlighted.
I cannot seem to find the right formula to cover all cells and instead I am having to have 5 rules with each one referencing on of the cells.
Can anyone help please
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CF rule for F2:
=COUNTIF(A2:E2,"Manual")>0
Applies to: =$F$2:$F$5
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