Excel - Assign A Unique Color Value: Episode 1718
Microsoft Excel Tutorial: How to Assign Unique Colors to Each Unique Value in Excel | MrExcel Podcast.
Welcome back to the MrExcel podcast! In this episode, we will be discussing how to assign a unique color to each unique value in Excel. This is a common issue faced by many Excel users, and we have a solution for you.
Have you ever entered data in a column and wanted each unique value to have a different color? Well, our viewer Mansoor had the same question and we have the answer. We will be using a macro to achieve this, and it will work for any specific column you choose.
To start off, we will be using the MATCH function to check if the value entered has already been used. If it has, we will simply copy the color of the previous entry. But if it is a new value, we will randomly assign a color using the RGB function. This may not always give the best results, but it is a good starting point.
To make things easier, we will be using a shorthand method by setting an object variable called WF, which stands for Worksheet Function. This will save us time and effort as we use multiple worksheet functions in our macro.
To access the VBA window, press Alt+F11 and follow along as we go through the code step by step. We will also discuss some tips and tricks along the way, such as using the On Error Resume Next function to avoid errors and the importance of resetting variables.
One thing to keep in mind is that using a worksheet EventHandler macro will clear the Undo stack every time the macro runs. So if you have a specific need for this method, it is a good option. Otherwise, you can manually run the macro after entering all the values to avoid losing the Undo function.
We hope this solution helps you in assigning unique colors to your data in Excel. And remember, if you find yourself using the Application.WorksheetFunction repeatedly, set it to an object variable to save time and effort. Thank you for tuning in to the MrExcel podcast, and we'll see you next time for another helpful tip.
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Table of Contents:
(00:00) Question from Mansoor about assigning unique colors to values in a column
(00:39) Explanation of the solution using a macro
(01:00) Choosing a specific column to work with
(01:35) Steps to take when data is entered in the chosen column
(02:07) Accessing the VBA window
(02:17) Creating an EventHandler macro
(03:41) Using a shortcut for Application.WorksheetFunction
(04:00) Avoiding errors with On Error Resume Next
(04:55) Checking if the value has already been typed
(05:48) Using the RGB function to assign a random color
(06:46) Demonstrating the solution in Excel
(07:41) Gotcha: Clearing the Undo stack
(08:05) Alternative solution without using a worksheet EventHandler
(08:22) Clicking Like really helps the algorithm
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