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Default Comparing text in columns

Hi,

I tried to follow other postings but I cant seem to be bright enough, please
help

I currently have 2 columns (please keep in mind I will have more then 2)
with titles of articles. I already downloaded all the text from column A and
I want to see which other articles I need to download from column B.

However some titles are in essence the same but titles are slightly off (see
below)
or some have the same title but have a , or / or €“ or an and

For example column A €“ column B
€śyin-yang€ť €“ €śyin and yang€ť
€śhow to overcome fear€ť €“ €śovercoming fear€ť
€śthe essence of marriage€ť €“ €śessence of marriage€ť

is this possible to do or do they have to be identical?

How do I adjust the formula since I will have more then 2 columns, lets say
4 or 5 in total

if you have comments or suggestion as to alternatives i would appreciate them.

Thank you so much,

Lear
 
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