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    Selection in a drop down list to highlight corresponding row

    Hi gang.
    i have a spread sheet with data across the rows for different types of product.
    I have made a drop down list for the product types.

    How can i select an item in a drop down list and it highlight the row owned by the product type?

    I've attached a sample file.

    Hugh
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    Re: Selection in a drop down list to highlight corresponding row

    Add another CF rule.

    Select the *entire* range A4:G9 starting from cell A4.
    Cell A4 will be the active cell. The active cell is the
    one cell in the selected range that is not shaded. The
    formula will be relative to the active cell.

    Goto the Home tab>Styles>Conditional Formatting>
    Manage rules>New rule>Use a formula to determine
    which cells to format

    Enter this formula in the box below:

    =AND($A$1<>"",$A4=$A$1)

    Click the Format button
    Select the desired style(s)
    OK out
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    Re: Selection in a drop down list to highlight corresponding row

    PERFECT!!!! I knew it wouldn't take much, but for the life of me I couldn't find out why.

    You guys are the BEST!

    Thanks so much.

    Hugh

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    Re: Selection in a drop down list to highlight corresponding row

    You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

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