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Default Formula detection - Unique vs Copied?

Maybe you should protect the worksheet?
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Jim Cone
Portland, Oregon USA



"Bony Pony"

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Thanks for restating my question. Allow me to try again.

I want to check for any non-dragged formulas in a range of formulas to check
consistency and flag is a well meaning user has changed something they
shouldn't have. Simply stated

Scenario 1
A B C D E
=a1+a2 =b1+b2 =c1+c2 =d1+d2 =e1+e2

should show A as a unique formula and flag others as dragged

Scenario 2
A B C D E
=a1+a2 =b1+b2 =c1+c2 =d3+d4 =e1+e2

should highlight that D is different.

Basically mimic the internal error check "Formulas inconsistent with other
formulas in region" feature.

So my question remains as stated.

Regards,
Bony





"Joel" wrote:

Why would it matter? I can enter two similar formulas without copying. I
think your question should be can you recognize that a formula is used more
than once in a workbook. It is extremely difficult unless you are looking
for an EXACT match. You can check to see if specific locations are
referenced like "B4" but you have problems if it is reference in different
sheets like Sheet1!B4 verses just B4. If you search for B4 you will get both
locations.


"Bony Pony" wrote:

Hi everyone,
Happy New Year to all who believe that sort of thing!

Is there an easy way to determine if adjacent formulas are copied or unique?
Or perhaps the question is - Is someone willing to share an easy way of
determining if adjacent formulas are copied or unique?

Thanks in advance!
Bony