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checking and comparing formulae
I have two different work books within which are hopefully two identical work
sheets. However can I automatically check to see if each cell formulae within each sheet is in fact identical or do I have to use split screen to check each cell manually by sight? Thanks Jerry |
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Have a look at these sites
http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/duplicates.htm http://www.cpearson.com/excel/duplicat.htm#Replacing -- Bernard V Liengme www.stfx.ca/people/bliengme remove caps from email "princecharlie" wrote in message ... I have two different work books within which are hopefully two identical work sheets. However can I automatically check to see if each cell formulae within each sheet is in fact identical or do I have to use split screen to check each cell manually by sight? Thanks Jerry |
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On sheet 1 cell A1 the formula should be
=Sheet2!A1 If you use this there should be no question of wether or not they are identical. The only variation would be if cell A1 on sheet 1 was formatted one way and cell A1 on sheet 2 was formatted another way. I don't believe there is a way to check if they both are identical other than manually.There are 'getformula' functions as well, but it still means manually entering some type of text on the second sheet. I think your best option would be to create the first sheet and then use "copy sheet" by right clicking on the tabs. That would copy sheet 1 exactly as it appears. You could then change any text if needed, but your formulas would remain. I hope this helps. "princecharlie" wrote: I have two different work books within which are hopefully two identical work sheets. However can I automatically check to see if each cell formulae within each sheet is in fact identical or do I have to use split screen to check each cell manually by sight? Thanks Jerry |
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princecharlie, have a look here, http://www.cpearson.com/excel/download.htm
look for the compare addin -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "princecharlie" wrote in message ... I have two different work books within which are hopefully two identical work sheets. However can I automatically check to see if each cell formulae within each sheet is in fact identical or do I have to use split screen to check each cell manually by sight? Thanks Jerry |
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Many thanks for that but I don't think I have explained myself correctly.
What happened was that I created the first work sheet which was then altered by someone else and sent back as a separate attachment. I now have two work sheets which should do the same thing but one is slightly diofferent in its formulae than the other one and I want to check where are the differences . Unfortunately the person who altered the original sheet has gone away!! Thanks anyway. Cheers "Neil M" wrote: On sheet 1 cell A1 the formula should be =Sheet2!A1 If you use this there should be no question of wether or not they are identical. The only variation would be if cell A1 on sheet 1 was formatted one way and cell A1 on sheet 2 was formatted another way. I don't believe there is a way to check if they both are identical other than manually.There are 'getformula' functions as well, but it still means manually entering some type of text on the second sheet. I think your best option would be to create the first sheet and then use "copy sheet" by right clicking on the tabs. That would copy sheet 1 exactly as it appears. You could then change any text if needed, but your formulas would remain. I hope this helps. "princecharlie" wrote: I have two different work books within which are hopefully two identical work sheets. However can I automatically check to see if each cell formulae within each sheet is in fact identical or do I have to use split screen to check each cell manually by sight? Thanks Jerry |
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Thanks Bernard I will check them out.
"Bernard Liengme" wrote: Have a look at these sites http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/duplicates.htm http://www.cpearson.com/excel/duplicat.htm#Replacing -- Bernard V Liengme www.stfx.ca/people/bliengme remove caps from email "princecharlie" wrote in message ... I have two different work books within which are hopefully two identical work sheets. However can I automatically check to see if each cell formulae within each sheet is in fact identical or do I have to use split screen to check each cell manually by sight? Thanks Jerry |
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Great many thanks Iwill try this......
"Paul B" wrote: princecharlie, have a look here, http://www.cpearson.com/excel/download.htm look for the compare addin -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "princecharlie" wrote in message ... I have two different work books within which are hopefully two identical work sheets. However can I automatically check to see if each cell formulae within each sheet is in fact identical or do I have to use split screen to check each cell manually by sight? Thanks Jerry |
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