If lower, highlight

[Pat]

When using conditional formatting to check if the first letter of a string
is in lowercase I failed to get a result using the following formula

=LOWER(LEFT(F714,0))

F714 = blue gum

Much appreciate if you can help.

Pat

 

[Bob Umlas, Excel MVP]

Use this conditional format:
=CODE(LEFT(F714,1))>96

 

[Dave F]

Try: =LOWER(LEFT(F714,1))

The first character on the left is identified by 1, not 0.

Dave