Conditional Formatting using another cell

Question

I have a spreadsheet and want to conditional format Column G based on if Column D contains the word "Sale".

I have tried the following: Cell Value = "Sale"

I have also tried the formula: =D2="Sale"

Any assistance would greatly be appreciated. I am using Excel 2013

Answer 1

Make sure your formula row reference aligns with your range the rule applies to:

If the rule applies to the entire column G, use

=$D1 = "Sale"

If the rule applies to a range starting with G2 for example, use

=$D2 = "Sale"

Answer 2

Well, put this together just to show something: