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Answer: How do I compare two columns contents for differences
Yes, there is a function in Excel that can help you compare the contents of two columns and highlight the differences. Here's how you can do it:
- Select the first cell in a blank column where you want to display the comparison results.
- Type the following formula:
Code:
=IF(A1=B1,"","Different")
- Press Enter.
- Copy the formula down to the last row of your data.
- Now, you should see the word "Different" in the cells where the contents of the two columns are not the same.
- To highlight the discrepancies, select the cells with the "Different" value.
- Click on the Home tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the Conditional Formatting button.
- Select Highlight Cells Rules.
- Select Text that Contains.
- In the dialog box, type "Different" in the text box.
- Choose a color to highlight the discrepancies.
- Click OK.
Now, the discrepancies between the two columns should be highlighted in the color you chose. You can easily see where the differences are and make any necessary corrections.
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