Cell Shading Macro Depending on Text

Hi there.

I will have a spreadsheet similar to the image provided. Basically, I need the macro to go row by row down column I. If the cell in column I contains the word "Tech" I need the cells from column B to P to be shaded color1; if it contains "Update," color 2; if the cell is blank; leave the cell as is. Once the macro has done this, it will continue to the next row and to the same check.

The number of rows in the spreadsheet will change on a day-to-day basis depending on the data that's pulled, but the columns should remain the same.

So I think I have the shading part. This is what I have so far. I'm not sure if this is the most efficient way of coding it, but it kinda works. I guess another problem would be if in the future the column with this info (column I) changes and shifts.

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I've been trying to figure something out, but I haven't been able to wrap my brain on how to do this.

Thanks to all for any help you can provide.

Hi

Try this

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rylo

Hello BluTalon,

This version automatically "reads" the size of the your array using the first cell ($A$3) as a reference. It allows you to use more colors easily later on.

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Sincerely,
Leith Ross

oops. I'm sorry. Both seem to work, but I forgot that it also has a header row that automatically gets created when the spread sheet is exported.

So, the header should not be edited, but it does contain "Tech" in one of the cells. This of course kinda screws up the way the macro formats the cells as the header turns a different color. Is there a way we can have it start below the header?

Thanks and sorry again

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Hello BluTalon,

To skip the header (1st row in the array), The "For R" loop needs to start at 2. I have made the change already. You can also change the column to check by changing the variable "C".

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Sincerely,
Leith Ross

The thing is that the file is exported as a *.tab originally. I then go ahead and have it saved as an *.xls. Also, a new *.tab file is created at least once a day.

I didn't think I could use conditional formatting in this situation without having to enter all the criteria into each new file each time it was exported. Is this right?

Just wanted to give a quick thanks for your help! The macro works great.