Colourful Conditional Formatting

This week, we’re bringing some colour to the dark January days with Conditional Formatting.

This is a game-changer for making your Smartsheet more visually intuitive and actionable.

By using colour-coding rules, you can highlight important deadlines, flag overdue tasks, or track progress at a glance.

Here’s how:

✅ Define Key Metrics: Decide what information needs immediate attention (deadlines, priority levels, or status updates).

✅ Set Rules: Go to the “Conditional Formatting” button, create a new rule, and specify conditions (e.g., “If Status is ‘Overdue,’ turn the row red”).

✅ Layer Rules: Combine multiple rules for more granular insights (e.g., yellow for “Due Soon,” green for “Completed”).

‼️ Test Your Rules: Ensure rules don’t conflict, and adjust as needed for clarity.

🦹🏻‍♂️ Pro Tip: Use symbols (like checkmarks or flags) alongside conditional formatting for a clean, professional look that’s easy to read.

This little boost can make your Smartsheet not only more functional but also much easier to navigate for your team!