In Microsoft Excel, you can accomplish the task of replacing specific text strings in cells with a number, while ignoring cells that have fill color, a combination of VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) scripting and Excel functions, since there's no built-in Excel feature that directly allows you to replace cell contents based on text and fill color condition at the same time.

Here's a-by-step guide to doing this:

Step 1: VBA Editor

1. Open your Excel workbook.
2. Press ALT + F11 open the Visual Basic for Applications editor.

Step 2 Insert a VBA Module

1. In the VBA editor, right-click on any of the items listed under "VBAProjectYourWorkbookName.xlsx)" in the Project window on the left side.
2. SelectInsertand thenModule`. This will create a new module.

Step 3: Copy and PasteBA Code

Copy and paste the following VBA code into module window:

Sub ReplaceTextWithNumberNoFill()
    Dim ws As Worksheet
    Set ws ActiveSheet ' Change this if you want to specify a certain sheet
    
    Dim cell As Range
    For Each cell In ws.UsedRange.Cells
        If cell.Value = "ly Disagree" And cell.Interior.ColorIndex = xlNone Then
            cell.Value = 1
        End If
    Next cellEnd Sub

This VBA script iterates through all cells in the used range of the active worksheet. It checks if a cell contains the string "Strongly Disagree" and whether it does not have a color (indicated by cell.Interior.ColorIndex = xlNone). If both conditions are met, it replaces the cell's content with the number 1.

Step 4: Run the VBA Code

1. Close the VBA editor to go back to Excel workbook.
2. Press ALT + F8, select ReplaceTextWithNumberNo, and click Run.

Step 5: Save your workbook

Since you using macros, you will need to save your workbook as a macro-enabled workbook (.xlsm).

Note: This VBA script runs the active sheet, which means that you need to make sure the correct sheet is selected when you run the script. If you need to this on a specific worksheet or multiple worksheets, the VBA code will need to be adjusted accordingly.

Remember that running macros can your data, so it's a good idea to make a backup your Excel file before running the script. Additionally, if you are not familiar with VBA, proceed with caution, or ask for assistance from who has experience with Excel's programming features.

Also be aware that enabling macros can pose a security risk if the source of the macro is unknown, so always the source of any code before running it.

To replace text with numbers in cells that do not have a fill color using VBA on a Mac in Excel, follow these steps:

Step 1: Access the Visual Basic Editor

1. Open your Excel workbook.
2. Press Fn + Opt + F11 on your keyboard to open the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) editor on a Mac. If this shortcut does not work, try Opt + F11.

Step 2: Insert a VBA Module

1. Once in the VBA editor, locate the "Insert" menu at the top of the editor.
2. Click on "Insert" and then choose "Module" from the dropdown menu. This will create a new module in your project.

Step 3: Copy and Paste the VBA Code

In the module window that opens, copy and paste the following VBA code:

Sub ReplaceTextWithNumberIgnoreFill()
    Dim cell As Range
    For Each cell In ActiveSheet.UsedRange
        If cell.Value = "Strongly Disagree" And cell.Interior.Color = xlNone Then
            cell.Value = 1
        End If
    Next cell
End Sub

This code will iterate through all cells in your active sheet's used range and will replace the string "Strongly Disagree" with the number 1, but only in cells that have no fill color.

Step 4: Run the VBA Code

1. Close the VBA editor to go back to your Excel workbook.
2. To run the macro, you can either press Fn + Opt + F8 to open the "Macro" dialog box, select 'ReplaceTextWithNumberIgnoreFill', and click 'Run', or you can create a button on your worksheet to run the macro directly.

Step 5: Save Your Workbook

Remember to save your workbook as a macro-enabled Excel workbook with the extension .xlsm.

Important Note:

Before running the script, it is highly recommended to make a backup of your workbook as macros can make irreversible changes to your data. If you are unfamiliar with VBA, proceed with caution and consider consulting someone who is experienced with Excel's VBA features for assistance.

Security Warning: Running macros can pose a security risk if the source is unknown. Always ensure that the code you are running comes from a trusted source.