What are format rules?
Identify and highlight key work that needs your attention with format rules in your list. With a format rule, you can automatically format individual cells or entire rows with colors, when specific criteria is met. How to create a format rule.
Here are some ways you could use format rules:
Purpose | Example format rule |
|---|---|
To view work that’s running behind schedule | Red row when due date is before today |
To highlight when work isn’t progressing | Grey row when status is blocked |
To identify if any work doesn’t have anyone assigned to it yet | Yellow cell when assignee is unassigned |
To check if any work needs effort estimation | Green row when the story point estimate is empty |
To quickly decide which work needs to be started first | Blue cell when priority is highest |
Find format rules from your list
To view, create, and update format rules within your project:
In your business or software project sidebar under Planning, select List.
Select Format.
Format rules will open in the sidepanel.
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