google-sheetsconditional-formatting

Conditional formatting in Google Sheets is recognizing some cell values that equal 0, not others


I have two columns in my sheet where I would to use conditional formatting. I'd like the cells to

Here's how I have the conditional formatting set up:

See screenshot 1

The output does not consistently color the cells correctly.

See screenshot 2

Any tips on how to fix this?

If it helps, the values of cells in these columns are computed from other cells.


Solution

  • This is due to the precision of the calculation, especially if you work with days and hours in W, AE and AF. So try to round the results.

    ROUND()

    for instance

    =round(___your formula____,6)