Create an SLA Overdue Formula

Build a formula that flags rows where deadlines have passed and highlights them

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Create a formula for this table that flags rows where the [DEADLINE COLUMN] has passed and the [STATUS COLUMN] is not "Completed". Show "Overdue" in a new column. Then add conditional formatting to highlight overdue rows in red and items due within 3 days in amber.

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⭐ M365 Copilot (Best)

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Tips for Best Results

  • Make sure your data is in a proper Excel table (Ctrl+T) before asking Copilot
  • Reference your actual column names — Copilot reads the table headers
  • Add “Also count how many items are overdue” to get a dashboard summary

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