Shading Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or nth Row in Excel

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of using conditional formatting to shade alternate rows in Excel. Shading every other row in your data range not only improves readability but also enhances the overall presentation of your spreadsheets.

By applying alternate row shading, your data becomes easier to digest. Plus, if you add or delete rows within the formatted area, the shading will automatically adjust to accommodate these changes.

We will cover how to shade every second row, as well as every third, fourth, or nth row.

Our approach utilizes the ROW and MOD functions to create dynamic shading. We’ll explain how these functions work and how to implement them effectively.

Additionally, we’ll modify our formula to shade groups of rows. For example, you’ll learn how to produce two, four, six, or eight shaded rows, followed by an equal number of unshaded rows, creating a clear pattern in your data.

00:00 Introduction - Row() and MOD() Functions
01:30 Alternate Row Shading
02:05 Shade Every Second, Third, or Nth Row
02:56 Shade Alternate Groups of Rows