Thanks - it works. I can complete the assignment and stop stressing.

"GS" wrote:

> If you mean Conditional Formatting if either "mtg-?" or "vac-?" is entered in
> the cell above, try this:
>
> Formula is: =OR(LEFT(A1,3)="mtg",LEFT(A1,3)="vac")
>
> Copy it down as many rows as you want.
>
> Regards,
> GS