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When I copy and "paste the conditional formatting only" option from one column to another (e.g. A1:A5 to B1:B5) the result is that for B1:B5 the conditional format range includes A1:A5.

How can I paste the conditional formatting to have a standalone range that only includes B1:B5? (excluding the laborious way of redefining it).

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    Commented Apr 29, 2023 at 17:55

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First use the copy command Edit-->Copy
You can then use a special paste for this as shown in the image.

Edit-->Paste special-->Conditional formatting only

paste the conditional formatting only

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  • Yes that is known, but does not cause: "to have a standalone range that only includes B1:B5" ; for it will also include A1:A5 into the range.
    – Siebe Albers
    Commented May 1, 2023 at 6:34
  • "for it will also include A1:A5 into the range" It will and it makes perfect sense. Because - since you paste a new range- it will include both ranges.
    – marikamitsos
    Commented May 5, 2023 at 15:43

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