If you want to compare two or more columns to find duplicate values, it can be done using a formula mentioned in this article. Many times, we come across a data set where values are entered repeatedly and required to be filtered. Let’s see how this can be achieved. Compare Two or More Columns Using a Formula Step 1 − We have taken sample data as shown below having two columns with some duplicate values. Step 2 − In the column C, we will identify the duplicate and unique values using the below formula. IF(ISERROR(MATCH(B3, $A$3−$A$10000, 0)), "Unique", ... Read More

To compare the values of two or more cells there are multiple formulas that can be used. For example, MATCH, If(A=B), EXACT, COUNTIF, etc. Here we will be learning the following two functions to find the exact match or where the formula will compare the strings without considering the case of strings. EXACT − To find the exact match. COUNTIF − To find similar values. Compare Multiple Cells for Equal Values Step 1 − Following is the sample data that we have taken for comparing the strings/cell values in a datasheet. Step 2 − Here, we have ... Read More

If we want to compare a date in an excel sheet with all other dates available in the sheet, then manually doing this activity will be very tedious and time taking. For this activity, we can use a formula that may give the comparison in one shot. Let’s learn how to use this formula to compare the dates. Compare Dates to Check if a Date is Greater than Another Date Step 1 − Below is the sample data that we have taken for comparing the dates. In the first column, we have taken the dates with which comparison needs to ... Read More

It usually happens with huge data that we might get multiple workbooks having worksheets of same name. Due to this we need to check all the similar sheets to get any specific value related to that sheet name. In this article, we will learn how to merge the worksheets having same name. By using the following method, we can combine the worksheets of same name into a master worksheet. Combine worksheets of same name into one worksheet using Copy and Paste command Step 1 − Here we have taken the sample data in two separate workbooks having sheets with same ... Read More

The Microsoft Excel program can organize data, conduct business analyses, and manage operations and people, such as sorting working hours, organizing employee profiles and expenses, and helping businesses understand better about their workforce structure and activities. However, when it comes to something simple yet integral, like spelling and grammar checks, Excel is less advanced than other word-processing programs. But if you are looking for an easy solution, you are in the right place. In this tutorial, we tell you two simple techniques to run spell check in MS Excel. Keep reading this tutorial to learn how. Method 1 Checking Spelling ... Read More

When working with a large array of cells, manually cross-checking if a specific cell value is repeated in another column in the spreadsheet can be difficult and lead to skewed results. Fortunately, there are several options in Microsoft Excel that allow you to do this quickly and efficiently. In a few simple steps in this tutorial, we demonstrate how to use the Excel functions like VLOOKUP and MATCH to cheack if a value from one column exists in any other column in a worksheet. Method 1 Finding If Value Exists In Another Column Using VLOOKUP Function As shown in the ... Read More

When working with Microsoft Excel, you find that some tools and features aren't working as usual. This may happen because the worksheet or the workbook in Excel is protected. Protecting a worksheet is a common practice to keep information safe before sharing. It prevents other users from changing, modifying, or deleting data accidentally or on purpose. This tutorial explains how to check if you have a protected worksheet or workbook in MS Excel in three different methods. Method 1 Examining Visual Features To Determine If The Worksheet Is Protected By examining a few indicators in the worksheet, you can tell ... Read More

Maintaining the value of a particular item at every instance of time is a very crucial process if the prices of the item change very frequently. If we want to note the value of an item in particular intervals, then we need to create a list that contains the time with hours/minutes/seconds increment. For example, such a list is quite useful in case of stock prices because they change rapidly. Although we can’t note every value, we can note the value for all particular intervals, like for every 15 minutes, to analyse its change of price. How to Add Time ... Read More

An email address of a person, in most cases, is generally a combination of the first and last name, ending with the host details such as @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, etc. Suppose we have an Excel sheet with two columns containing the first and last names of employees, then we can easily append their email addresses in a third column, by combining the data values of the first two columns. Adding Email Address to a List of Names We can follow a simple process to add email addresses to a list of names. Basically, this process contains two parts, the first step ... Read More

Let's suppose you need to add a particular text string in all the cells of an Excel sheet at the beginning or end of the existing data. It can be a tedious process if you decide to perform this such a task manually. In this tutorial, we will show you a simple method by which you can do it using a formula in Excel. We can add text in beginning or end using the same formula but the process is sequence of the work is different. Let us see the simple process to add text in bigging or end of ... Read More