Using Excel function in workflow?

Hi all,
Does anybody know if it is possible to use Excel functions in workflows? Indeed, I need to set the style of a metadata according to the value of another metadata.
Thanks in advance.
fx

Hi,
According to your post, my understanding is that you wanted to set the style of a metadata according to the value of another metadata like Excel function.
I don’t think workflow can do it.
We can use the workflow to set the data, but there is no action to set the style.
What did you mean set the style of a metadata? Did you mean the format?
If so, you can use the conditional formatting.
With conditional formatting, you can easily create a Data View that applies a style to a selected HTML tag or data value when the data meets criteria that you specify.
You can also set conditions that change the visibility of an HTML tag or data value, so you can show or hide data altogether.
You can apply the conditional formatting using SharePoint Designer, there is an article for your reference.
Conditional Formatting in SharePoint 2013
Thanks & Regards,
Jason
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