Apply conditional formatting by using Quick Analysis

It can be hard to get a lot of meaning out of numbers in a worksheet. But Excel provides a bunch of ways to quickly analyze your data using conditional formatting. For example, you can use a color scale to differentiate high, medium, and low temperature values.

Here's how you can quickly apply this type of formatting:

1. Start by selecting your data. The Quick Analysis button appears on the lower-right corner of the selection.

   

2. Click the Quick Analysis button , or press Ctrl+Q.

3. On the Formatting tab, move your mouse over the different options to see a Live Preview on your data, and then pick the formatting you like best.

   

Notes: 

• To remove any conditional formatting, click Clear Format in the Quick Analysis gallery.

• For additional formatting options and colors, select your data, and then click Home > Conditional Formatting.

More about conditional formatting

• Add, change, find, or clear conditional formats

• Use a formula to apply conditional formatting

• Find cells that have conditional formats

• Manage conditional formatting rule precedence

• Copy conditional formatting