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    How to use a SUMIF or SUMIFS function (or any conditional function or formula) on cell background color.

    There is no default way to do this in Excel, which means that we have to go through a rather annoying multi-step process.

    That said, there are many ways that you can achieve this result; however I will show you the method that allows you the most versatility and will work when building large SUMIFS functions or any other kind of conditional function such as COUNTIFS or IF.

    Section:

    Use Conditional Functions on Cell Background Color

    Notes

    Use Conditional Functions on Cell Background Color

    This does require a macro, but it's not difficult to use and I'll walk you through every step.

    1. Add a new column to your data set.

      This column will store the values that we use to perform the SUMIF or COUNTIF or IF. Make sure the new column is directly to the right of the column with the background colors.

    2. Now, we add a small macro.
      Hit Alt + F11 to go to the VBA Window and then go to InsertModule.

    3. In the window that opens, past

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