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Generating a List of Prime Numbers in Excel
  1. Create a list of numbers in a column from 2 to the desired maximum number.
  2. In cell B2, enter the formula:
    Formula:
    =IF(COUNTIF($B$1:B1,B1)=1,B1,""
  3. Copy the formula in cell B2 and paste it down to the end of your list in column B.
  4. You should now have a list of numbers in column A and a list of prime numbers in column B.
  5. To filter out the blank cells in column B, select both columns A and B, then go to the Data tab and click on Filter. In the dropdown menu for column B, uncheck the box for "Blanks" and click OK.
  6. Your final result should be a list of prime numbers in column B.
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