What is conditional formatting and why is it important?

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Conditional formatting changes the appearance of visuals based on data values.
It can alter colors, font, or background to highlight important trends or thresholds.
In one project, I used conditional formatting to show negative profit in red and positive in green.
It helps users quickly identify outliers, risks, or achievements.
For example, sales below target could automatically turn the cell or bar red.
Conditional formatting improves dashboard clarity and decision-making speed.
It draws attention to key insights without manual inspection.

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