Excel 2007- Conditional Formatting- Formatting a cell based on values in a range of cells

Question

I have to use the following formula to format a cell based on a range of cells.

=IF($D$35=$AD$34+$A$3,1,IF($D$36=$AD$34+$A$3,1,IF($D$37=$AD$34+$A$3,1,IF($D$38=$AD$34+$A$3,1,IF($D$39=$AD$34+$A$3,1,IF($D$40=$AD$34+$A$3,1,IF($D$41=$AD$34+$A$3,1,IF($D$42=$AD$34+$A$3,1,IF($D$43=$AD$34+$A$3,1,0)))))))))

The range of cells is D35 to D43. The condition to be met is a specific date (designated by AD34+A3). The formula above works perfectly. However, I know there is a better way. I have tried using INDIRECT, and OFFSET commands to specify the range of cells. I have not been able to get the syntax right.

I have worked on this for days, can someone please show me what i am missing? I would prefer a solution that does not require VBL.

Answer 1

= IFERROR（MATCH（AD34 + A3，D35：D43,0），0）