Suppose we want to highlight the year number for each year during which sales were at least 5% higher than the previous year. We would begin by selecting the cell range D6:D12 and choose Conditional Formatting from the Ribbon. Then you would select new rules followed by the Use a Formula option. Finally you would enter the following formula.

A. (E5/E4)>1.05

B. ($E$6/E5)>1.05

C. (E6/E5)>1.05

D. (E6/E5)>.05

4 Year Actual Sales Cumulative Sales 4 Year Actual Sales Cumulative Sales 135 213 253 295 339 413 496 135 213 253 295 339 413 496 58 4 42 10 74 83 74 12 83 12 13 13