What formula should I use to compare duplicate data between worksh
 

I have a workbook with 2 spreadsheets, each with containing a list of part
numbers. On the second spreadsheet, I want to compare lists and identify
duplicates from the first list, without changing the sorted order of either
list. What is the easiest way to flag these duplicates on sheet 2

Use a helper column with a formula. Assuming key in column A on Sheet1 and
Sheet2, then use

=IF(COUNTIF(Sheet1!A:A,A1)0,"Duplicate","")

and copy down

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HTH

RP
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"genoq" wrote in message
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I have a workbook with 2 spreadsheets, each with containing a list of part
numbers. On the second spreadsheet, I want to compare lists and identify
duplicates from the first list, without changing the sorted order of
either
list. What is the easiest way to flag these duplicates on sheet 2

Thanks! =) Happy New Year!

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

Use a helper column with a formula. Assuming key in column A on Sheet1 and
Sheet2, then use

=IF(COUNTIF(Sheet1!A:A,A1)0,"Duplicate","")

and copy down

--

HTH

RP
(remove nothere from the email address if mailing direct)


"genoq" wrote in message
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I have a workbook with 2 spreadsheets, each with containing a list of part
numbers. On the second spreadsheet, I want to compare lists and identify
duplicates from the first list, without changing the sorted order of
either
list. What is the easiest way to flag these duplicates on sheet 2

A fast way of flagging common items (duplicates, as you call it) between
Sheet2 and Sheet1 would be:

=--ISNUMBER(MATCH(A1,Sheet1!A:A,0))

1 means duplicate, 0 not.

genoq wrote:
I have a workbook with 2 spreadsheets, each with containing a list of part
numbers. On the second spreadsheet, I want to compare lists and identify
duplicates from the first list, without changing the sorted order of either
list. What is the easiest way to flag these duplicates on sheet 2