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# **Overdue deadlines**

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Highlight the row when the deadline has passed. Today's date is in G1. In D2, write the rule that tests whether the deadline in C2 is before G1. Lock column C and all of G1 with $.

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|  | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Task | Owner | Deadline | Rule |  | Today | Nov 2, 2026 | |
| 2 | Sales tax filing | Sara | Oct 27, 2026 |  |  |  |  | |
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