Conditional Formatting - comparing text in two cells

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Hi everyone,

I'd like to highlight a row if the text in two cells does not match. For example, if cell D4 = "DC" and cell E4 = "DC", I'd like it to remain with no color. If cell D5 = "DC" and cell E5 = "CA," I'd like all of Row 5 to be highlighted. Can anyone help with this?

I'd like to apply this conditional formatting to the entire worksheet.

Thanks!!:)
 

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Hi Texasalynn,

Thanks for your reply. For some reason, this highlighted all of column B, and seemingly random cells in column A. Any idea what's going on? I"ve never used a formula like that before.

Thanks!
 
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Hi Texasalynn,

Thanks for your reply. For some reason, this highlighted all of column B, and seemingly random cells in column A. Any idea what's going on? I"ve never used a formula like that before.

Thanks!
 
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