Four SMART Ways to use Custom Formatting instead of Conditional Formatting in Excel - Part 1

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  • @LeilaGharani
    @LeilaGharani  Рік тому +3

    Grab the file I used in the video from here 👉 pages.xelplus.com/custom-formatting-file

    • @gkumar11
      @gkumar11 7 місяців тому

      Hi Leila for some reason I am not able to download this file. I got the email but when I click on download I am unable to get the file. I tried using two different emails. Can you help please? Thank you

    • @rishuraj6425
      @rishuraj6425 5 місяців тому

      Hi Leila , I am unable to download the workbook. could you please check .

    • @elsayedmohamed451
      @elsayedmohamed451 27 днів тому

      unable to download the workbook.

  • @abejacob5410
    @abejacob5410 6 років тому +1

    I have used excel for 25yrs and you are showing me simple things like the use of the * in custom formatting that I was never aware of.
    Bravo!

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  6 років тому +1

      I'm glad you find them useful :)

  • @chrismcl6373
    @chrismcl6373 2 роки тому +3

    I can’t believe I’m sitting here at home on my own time watching a video about Excel that makes me excited to get to work and see what I can do with Custom Formatting - thank you for a clear explanation, I had never really investigated the power of this tool in the past and can’t wait to see what I can do with it!

  • @nazeermohammed2315
    @nazeermohammed2315 3 місяці тому +1

    I wanted to extend my gratitude for the excellent job you did in the video on "Four SMART Ways to Use Custom Formatting Instead of Conditional Formatting in Excel." Your explanation was clear and insightful, and it truly made a difference.
    You are an Excel evangelist, and your passion for teaching shines through!

  • @yasirfarooq1957
    @yasirfarooq1957 7 років тому +12

    I have been teaching Excel for many years but when I saw your videos I really impressed your teaching style. The way you instruct is really awesome.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому

      Thank you Yasir for the kind words.

  • @bbmittal100
    @bbmittal100 4 роки тому

    The way you speak and clearly say each point and logic......is brilliant.
    =If(Now()>0,"Leila is best","Earth has stopped rotating")

  • @wchougland1
    @wchougland1 3 роки тому +1

    Leila, long time user of excel , considered expert by my coworkers…. You tips are excellent. See my question about time

  • @michaeldonnelly2977
    @michaeldonnelly2977 Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU for being the person to finally De-Mystify the Custom Format options in Excel. For years I have been a little intimidated by how this actually works, but YOU explained it perfectly and in a very useful & time efficient manner. Great job!

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the nice feedback.

  • @lpanebr
    @lpanebr 6 років тому +2

    This blew my mind. I've been using a combination of conditional formatting and the TEXT function and concatenating strings and all this time I could have simply used custom format!! OMG. Thank you so much. You're awesome.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  6 років тому +1

      You're very welcome Luciano! Glad you find this useful.

  • @TheAngryEagle
    @TheAngryEagle 4 роки тому +2

    Wow. I've been curious about custom formatting for a while, AND I've recently been banging my way through conditional formatting. You've literally just saved me hours of work, and opened up a whole new function of Excel that I didn't know existed!

  • @Swagduck23
    @Swagduck23 4 роки тому

    I just started a new job as a financial manager and your video are a tremendous help. There are lots of teachers out there but your the best hands down. Thank you!

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  4 роки тому

      Wow, thank you. Good luck with the new job!

  • @sachinrv1
    @sachinrv1 7 років тому +21

    Wow Lelia,
    I always used to wonder the logic of the custom formatting. With this tutorial you have made it so easy to understand. You are very correct, this custom formatting is awesome, less time consuming and less complicated compared to conditional formatting. Time and again to say, I am a great fan of the way you explain complex excel concepts... GREAT JOB DEAR...

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому +1

      Thank you so much Sachin. Agree - custom formatting is indeed a very powerful feature. In the next video, we'll take a step further and look at how we can get custom formatting to handle thresholds, like conditional formatting can :)

    • @sachinrv1
      @sachinrv1 7 років тому

      Sure looking forward to it...

    • @Keepitsimplestt
      @Keepitsimplestt 7 років тому

      "Commnent id"

  • @munendra1
    @munendra1 5 років тому +4

    Thank you Leila for not only training us in a lucid and a fun manner but also keep trying to update us with the latest tricks and Techniques.I am in real continuously being benifited to be the part of your course @ Udemy.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  5 років тому +2

      Thank you Munendra for your support! I'm very glad to hear you find the content useful and easy to follow.

  • @Ljirao
    @Ljirao 2 роки тому

    Super Video... LG...great explanation. I have seen "n" number of excel videos in UA-cam, among all you are the best teacher for my me.

  • @ApteryxRex
    @ApteryxRex 3 роки тому +23

    A short cut for getting the up triangle and down triangle is, for UP - ALT+30 (on numeric keypad), for down ALT+31 (on numeric keypad). This is quicker and easier to remember than inserting symbols

    • @LLBoydBear
      @LLBoydBear 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for this - my Symbols dialog was playing up so could only access normal arrows 🎉

    • @MariaMcLeod-x7q
      @MariaMcLeod-x7q Рік тому

      Remember she was teaching syntax, so in this example and ease of understanding without it becoming to overwhelmingly or confusing it was better to use insert symbols. However after the meaning concept was achieve using keyboards would be ideal 🎉

    • @MuhammadZubair-je9th
      @MuhammadZubair-je9th 7 місяців тому

      thanks

  • @schatrg
    @schatrg 4 роки тому +1

    Explaining the basic rules of custom formatting along with the color coding is simply outstanding!

  • @IntraFinesse
    @IntraFinesse 3 роки тому

    I have been using Excel for years and somehow never came across this channel, it's simply amazing.

  • @nasirumar007
    @nasirumar007 2 роки тому

    THANKS SO MUCH LEILA. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. ITS SO EDUCATING
    I'VE BEEN SUBSCRIBED TO UR CHANNEL FOR OVER A YEAR NOW

  • @vramarathnam
    @vramarathnam 9 місяців тому

    Thank You Leila. You are researching every aspect of MS Excel. Hats off to you.

  • @AcademicPROFIT
    @AcademicPROFIT 5 років тому

    wow -- very nice. i had viewed ~8 vids, avoiding this one with a 'pretty face. turns out, u provided the best content, rhythm in explaining the content, and u explain both, basic and complex processes within the lesson. then i explored the library of great content and viewed your story -- triple wow. great job Leila -- thank you.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  5 років тому

      Thank you Peter for your kind comment. I'm glad you decided to click!

  • @HenricAndersen
    @HenricAndersen 4 роки тому

    After many many years of working with Excel I finally understand the idea of custom formatting. Thank you!!!

  • @jacksonreynold9633
    @jacksonreynold9633 3 роки тому

    Oh my word. Why am I so late here. Leila I'm a big fan of yours. The way you present the videos is excellent. You made me believe that I can learn more. I never thought I will learn excel more deeply. But now I guess I can do it.

  • @AdrianGell
    @AdrianGell 2 роки тому

    I wanted to thank you and mention for other viewers that I immediately discovered this also works well with emoji. Win+. (period) brings up the emoji keyboard. Because sometimes a facepalm is the correct symbol.

  • @justinesamuel7833
    @justinesamuel7833 3 роки тому

    Hello Leila; Thanks very much. I'm enjoying tutorials you provide through your channel. Thanks very much.

  • @imranbhatti8580
    @imranbhatti8580 4 роки тому

    My respected virtual teacher! The logic of custom formatting always remained a mystery for me, but this video revealed this secret now. Thank you so much. May you live long on youtube to share knowledge for spreadsheet lovers.

  • @kevinmahernz
    @kevinmahernz 3 роки тому

    Thanks, like a lot of others I was sort of aware that custom formatting existed but hadn't played round with it. For some time I've been wanting the '-' to show up for zero values when using the currency symbol with negatives in red, to hide zero value to a certain degree. Now I have the answer!!

  • @DanKnight
    @DanKnight 3 роки тому

    I had taught Excel for years, and knew about the power of custom formatting; but I had only taught it as useful for adding text to numbers, such as "sf" for square foot or "/mth" for per month. I was honestly not thinking I would get a much of a lesson with this video, BUT. I feel like I've been driving my Ferrari custom formatting without every getting out of first gear....I've just enjoyed a thrilling joy-ride with someone who knows how to take that Ferrari and run it thru the gears. Thanks!

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  3 роки тому

      Glad you found something useful, Dan!

  • @maiquealexandre
    @maiquealexandre 7 років тому +1

    You have the best didactic of all excel teachers !! Tks for sharing these excellent tricks, Leila !

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому

      ohhhh thank you Maique & you're very welcome.

  • @adnanahsan4681
    @adnanahsan4681 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for sharing this. It really means a lot in my office work.

  • @sukhomoyb
    @sukhomoyb 7 років тому

    Hey,
    I have been working with excel for 14+ years. What I came to know today, I have never thought of ...
    Great tricks and thanks for the tips. ..

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому

      I also come across new stuff in Excel all the time... the fun doesn't end :)

  • @rajster9999
    @rajster9999 3 роки тому

    Fantastic delivery of material. I found your tutorials very helpful. Thank you!

  • @aditrisen640
    @aditrisen640 2 роки тому

    wow...never knew that custom formatting could be this effective . and thanks for some good tips .cheers

  • @tracywilliams61
    @tracywilliams61 2 роки тому

    You have the perfect way of teaching training. Love the small bites of information.

  • @RenaissanceBoss
    @RenaissanceBoss 6 років тому +4

    You are a genius. Words cannot express my gratitude. Much appreciated.

  • @indrajitmondal6479
    @indrajitmondal6479 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much Leila. Your tutorial helped me create my Stock Portfolio and Tracker on Excel. Trust me those triangles look super cool on spreadsheet.

  • @hong857643210
    @hong857643210 4 роки тому

    I just can't believe I learn the answer to this timeless question about the syntax of custom formatting with only 16 minutes. Thank you for the video!!!

  • @mahadevshah3099
    @mahadevshah3099 5 років тому

    Awesome and brilliant. Never seen such simple and useful trick in custom formatting. Way to use compare to conditional formatting. U r super.👏👏👏👏👏

  • @sp-uv6kc
    @sp-uv6kc Рік тому

    Amazing information demonstrated with clarity. Thanks so much.

  • @CraftyDad
    @CraftyDad 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you! I needed to add "+" and "-" in front of some numbers and this was a BIG help!

  • @peternganga9371
    @peternganga9371 6 років тому

    Beautifully done. The revelation of Excel beauty. Thank you Leila Gharani.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  6 років тому

      Glad you like it. You're very welcome Peter.

  • @kashmoney1
    @kashmoney1 4 роки тому

    Watching more custom videos during COVID! thanks for the refresher video!

  • @noovann
    @noovann Рік тому

    she has impressive talent to explain complex topics.. respect

  • @FreghaFrey
    @FreghaFrey 3 роки тому

    🤯🤯🤯 Woooow! I've always wondered what those codes meant. And this is super cool! Super easy to understand. Thanks thanks!
    It's only last week I've found your channel. And I've been binging since! I've also recommended it to my colleagues 🥰

  • @sreckoselendic
    @sreckoselendic 5 років тому

    I must say it is great to learn something new about excel everyday - thanks to you this is really possible!

  • @imr4nkhan
    @imr4nkhan 2 роки тому

    Leila, I was looking for this IF formula and your style just rocks ... solved my headache as simple as it sounds ))) 🔥

  • @sukscool
    @sukscool 6 років тому

    Lovely.. These are some techniques which nobody teaches to make reports clean and impressive. Thanks a lot for all the efforts you take to educate us.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  6 років тому

      Thank you Rohan for your comment and support! I'm glad you like the tutorials.

    • @sukscool
      @sukscool 6 років тому

      @@LeilaGharani I myself and few others are already considering your udemy courses for next month. I do have some suggestion for next topic video, not sure if you take youtube viewers request and consider them for your next youtube videos. I am sorry if you dont. But thanks a lot for all your time and effort.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  6 років тому

      Thank you Rohan for your support. Yes, I do take suggestion of course - Here's my process for creating videos: ua-cam.com/video/muTLxMjaZww/v-deo.html

  • @edwinenriquez5041
    @edwinenriquez5041 6 років тому

    Thank you! I have not used Conditional Formatting this way... very refreshing way to use it.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  6 років тому

      You're welcome. Glad you find it useful.

  • @wrongturnlima007
    @wrongturnlima007 2 роки тому

    you are one of the best excel tutor in the world.

  • @ricardoantunes9134
    @ricardoantunes9134 3 роки тому

    Finally a great explanation about custom formatting! Many thanks for posting helpful tutorials!!

  • @berkani7945
    @berkani7945 4 роки тому

    Thumbs up from NL,EU very helpful. clear and calm voice. keep on the good work

  • @debtfordwharf
    @debtfordwharf 2 роки тому

    Thank you Leila. Simple, yet practical tid bits.

  • @SmartproAcademy
    @SmartproAcademy 4 роки тому +1

    THANKS !!!, me encantó, LOVE IT!

  • @frustratedtenants2606
    @frustratedtenants2606 5 років тому +39

    This video is a revelation about how good custom formatting can become.

  • @sanjaylpatel
    @sanjaylpatel 5 років тому

    Thanks Leila. you are a champ. making a great difference in people's working life.

  • @abhishek_raj
    @abhishek_raj 3 роки тому

    What kind of sorcery is this. You deserve a like. Got to learn something new today. Thanks leila 😀👍

  • @sundararamanramanathan8940
    @sundararamanramanathan8940 4 роки тому

    Madam Leila Gharani- You are my excel god and Guru. Thanks a lot.

  • @jamietan8002
    @jamietan8002 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I am an amateur and u made it all look so simple and ez to do. Thank you

  • @azizniazi9159
    @azizniazi9159 5 років тому +1

    you are one of the greatest teachers.

  • @germanhernandez3498
    @germanhernandez3498 4 роки тому +2

    Very well explained with a clear voice. Thank you.

  • @roberth.9558
    @roberth.9558 3 роки тому

    Leila, you are a gifted presenter with a beautiful mind.

  • @querrythis
    @querrythis 3 роки тому

    Valuable tip. Thanks for your sharing your knowledge and expertise

  • @fernandoherranz4095
    @fernandoherranz4095 2 роки тому

    This was brilliant and just what I needed for work. Thank you so very much! You are the best Leila!

  • @shawnw.4440
    @shawnw.4440 4 роки тому

    Thank you! I've been using Excel since first version and use format cell but used conditional formatting because I never took the time to learn custom format. This just saved performance of a large file I'm working on with lots of formatting.

  • @rokibulislam7377
    @rokibulislam7377 5 років тому

    Brilliant custom formatting. just loved it and Thanks Leila Gharani.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  5 років тому +1

      My pleasure. Glad you like it.

  • @Rubbernecker
    @Rubbernecker 5 років тому +4

    Every video you produce is outstanding!! I always learn something and your teaching style is perfect. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  5 років тому

      Thanks for the kind feedback Scott. I'm glad you like the videos.

  • @AlbSartChannel
    @AlbSartChannel 7 років тому

    Dear Miss Gharani,
    your lessons are truly EXCEL-lent. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with such clarity and generosity.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому

      Thank you Alberto for your comment! I'm very glad you find the content useful. I also learn a lot from the Excel online community here so everyone wins : )

  • @aldrickwa6895
    @aldrickwa6895 6 років тому

    I have been looking for these trick with colors. Thank you so much Leila.

  • @chloelin6506
    @chloelin6506 5 років тому

    You have explained so well Leila! Thank you so much! My excel skill is quite basic and I will continue to watch all the videos that you made and learned them all! Looking forward to seeing more videos from you! You are such a great teacher.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  5 років тому +1

      It's great you are dedicated to learning new things. I'm glad to have you here.

  • @sreenivasjalakam9572
    @sreenivasjalakam9572 4 роки тому

    I am really enjoying working with excel now. Thanks, lady

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  4 роки тому

      That's great. I'm glad I could help with that :)

  • @Hey_Dave
    @Hey_Dave 5 років тому

    I always learn something new in Excel from your videos. Thanks for sharing!

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  5 років тому

      My pleasure David. I'm glad there is something new in there for you.

  • @darthprasad
    @darthprasad 5 років тому +1

    Haha love that initial comment about getting scared of the formatting and pasting stuff from Google. I had no idea custom formatting was so logical till I saw this video. Thanks heaps!

  • @andrewmoss6449
    @andrewmoss6449 7 років тому

    It's really amazing what you can achieve in the Custom section of the Format Cells window. Wasn't aware you could do all that!

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому +1

      I wasn't aware either for the longest time :)

    • @andrewmoss6449
      @andrewmoss6449 7 років тому

      Can you make whole cells a specific colour using this approach? Or do you have to use symbols? Given the performance boost, I want to start using custom formatting where I can - eradicating the need to use conditional formatting.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому +1

      You'll have to use symbols --- formatting like *█▌ would repeat this symbol till the cell is full and you could color this the way you want...

  • @knanaware
    @knanaware 4 роки тому

    Just amazing. Its like you are doing magic with Excel. Wow.

  • @lostinalgeria8492
    @lostinalgeria8492 3 роки тому

    I aplode you for your work, you are very dedicated, and your content has been very useful for me, and for many other people I'm sure.
    Thank you a lot ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @richardvaldez777
    @richardvaldez777 4 роки тому

    Hi Leila - this is super helpful! ...really appreciate your dedication to helping Excel users. R

  • @yogendradilip
    @yogendradilip 7 років тому +17

    this is a fantastic video, I was searching for a proper custom formatting teaching from years... thanks a ton.. :)

  • @druzicka2010
    @druzicka2010 4 місяці тому

    Hi Leila. i didn't know it could be possible to put a value in opposite side than symbol in the same cell ! thank you for link about the colors.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  4 місяці тому

      Glad you found this helpful :)

  • @danielhvf
    @danielhvf 5 років тому

    I did know how to custom format positive and negative values from an infographic tutorial of yours. But this is beyond my imagination. Thank you

  • @theworldbroker
    @theworldbroker Рік тому +1

    thank you for your video's they are awesome.

  • @safetyhomeloans950
    @safetyhomeloans950 4 роки тому

    i'm loving this channel every single day !!!!! exactly what I was looking for and the execution from Leila is right on target. Thank you

  • @ArabianStallion
    @ArabianStallion 7 років тому

    أختي الغالية ليلى، شكرا بحجم السماء.
    بفضل الله ثم بفضل فديواتك اصبحت استخدم الاكسل - اللي كان شيء يخوف وغامض بالنسبه لي-.
    شكرا مره ثانيه وبارك الله فيك.
    Keep up the good work

  • @rashidfaridkhan2664
    @rashidfaridkhan2664 3 роки тому

    Simple & Easy way of Explaination... Thank You

  • @bobwhelan5644
    @bobwhelan5644 7 років тому

    Nicely presented Leila, thank you! I am now able to replace Conditional formatting with Custom formatting, so now my monster workbook looks and performs so much better!

  • @afzaalahmed9565
    @afzaalahmed9565 5 років тому

    you are a good teacher, i learnt many things through your videos

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  5 років тому

      Thank you! I'm very happy to hear this.

  • @laminulams8723
    @laminulams8723 Рік тому

    I'm learning a lot from you, Beautiful soul.

  • @tristangeoffroy9286
    @tristangeoffroy9286 5 років тому

    This is so a pleasure to learn from you: first you find topic that is real painful, and with a nice voice, nice pace, and great pedagogy you walk us through.
    Thank you very much for this gift.
    This is typically something we need in a hurry and don’t know how and why ;-)

  • @tnkwok9682
    @tnkwok9682 5 років тому

    wow!~ so simple yet powerful formatting. Really learnt from you. Thanks.
    And I must tell you that your voice is so sweet and clear, so comfortable to listen to.
    Thank you again👍

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  5 років тому

      You're very welcome. Glad you find the tutorial helpful.

  • @optimistprime709
    @optimistprime709 7 років тому

    This is a new concept for me. Thanks a lot. I like it better than conditional formatting.

  • @Yovany1994
    @Yovany1994 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for a very informative and straight forward video--

  • @SanjayKumar-yx6gc
    @SanjayKumar-yx6gc 7 років тому

    Leila, Awesome trick. This is really easy to use instead of conditional formatting. Thanks & Regard.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому

      You're welcome Sanjay. I find it easier too :)

  • @celio9425
    @celio9425 4 роки тому

    YOU ARE AMAZING!!! You save my work! Tks a lot!

  • @kclark63
    @kclark63 4 роки тому

    This video helped me today. thank you Leila.

  • @anthonyphan5586
    @anthonyphan5586 5 років тому +5

    It is simple but very useful in any important presentation. From those small and simple it is helping lectures to influence audiences. Thanks a lot!

  • @yusvarietytv6876
    @yusvarietytv6876 3 роки тому

    Thank so much for the very informative video, its helpful a lot.. you really such a one-in a million..! thumbs up

  • @nipunkavinda8254
    @nipunkavinda8254 7 років тому

    Complicated but simply explained video. Well done.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  7 років тому

      Thank you. Agree - it takes a while to get a hang of custom formatting....

  • @TijlVandersteene
    @TijlVandersteene 5 років тому

    Thank you Leila for these grand tutorials. You are a treasure.

  • @josephwong1697
    @josephwong1697 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your sharing. The content is very useful.

  • @fortune7399
    @fortune7399 3 роки тому

    This is what I have been searching for. Thanks a ton!

  • @israrmarwat8294
    @israrmarwat8294 4 роки тому

    Huh🤔, use excel a lot in office,, still cannot think of what you have done with custom formatting 👌 ... thanks , its amazing ...

  • @bssimmonds
    @bssimmonds 5 років тому

    Excellent, this is very useful. Thanks