For instance, we have two columns in a data set having some names. And now we want to identify what names are repeating in either list. For this, we can apply a formula in two other columns, to get the unique values of both the columns. Let’s see how we can achieve this. Compare two columns and list differences with formulas Step 1: We have taken the following sample data for comparison. Step 2: Enter the formula in E2 cell as mentioned below. This formula will return the unique names of column 1, which are not ... Read More

When we have a bunch of data and need to compare rows and columns to maintain uniqueness then we might need to apply multiple formulas to the dataset. For instance you have two or more columns and want to compare the values of each row of all columns and return Yes or True of they get matched completely. This can be achieved using the below steps. Compare two cells of two columns and return yes if they are perfectly Matched using Formula Step 1: We have taken the following sample data with some random details. After comparing each ... Read More

Many times, we need to compare and identify the duplicate entries available in various columns of the excel data. Searching the duplicate entry of each value one by one is a tedious task. This can be achieved through a formula combination of excel sheet. Let’s see how the same can be achieved using the below steps. Compare alphanumeric values in two columns to find the same duplicates Step 1: We have taken the following sample data for comparison. Step 2: Enter the formula in C2 cell as mentioned below. This formula will return Duplicate for those ... Read More

In this article we will learn how to remove specific cell contents while opening or closing an excel workbook. This activity can be done through VBA codes that can be applied individually at a time. Either on closing the file or opening the file. This feature can be useful when you have performed some calculations or analysis at a specific range in the workbook and want the same to clear as soon as you close the file or open the file next time. Let’s see how the VBA code can be applied. Clear Specified Cell Contents on Workbook Open ... Read More

In this article we will learn how to remove the values of specific cells if value of any linked cell gets removed or modified. This can be done using a VBA code. For example you want to clear a range of cell values if the value of a specified cell is removed or changed, then follow the below steps for the same. Clear specified cell contents by changing the value of another cell Step 1: Following is the sample data where on changing the value of A2 cell, the values of C1:C3 will get cleared. Step ... Read More

In an excel workbook, we have the provision to set the print area (which we want to print instead of the complete workbook) from a sheet. In this article we will learn how to remove the print area if there are multiple sheets and all have predefined print area. This can be done automatically by using the Visual Basics Applications for Excel. Follow the below steps for the same. Removing Print Area of a complete Workbook using the VBA Code Step 1: Below is the sample data with two different sheets having predefined Print Areas. ... Read More

In this article we will learn how to remove the filters applied on various sheets of a workbook. Many users apply filters on the sheets to view the desired data and later save the file as is without removing the filters. This may create confusion for the user while opening the file again, as he might forward the filtered data to someone else for reporting or analysis purpose and the complete details might get missed. Please follow the below steps to perform this activity. Clear all the filters of a worksheet with a VBA Code Tip*: The filter ... Read More

While dealing with large datasets, sometimes users find that the first and last names of persons are stored in different columns. But, to process the information combine name or full name is required. For this type of case, the user needs to add the data from both columns to a single column. This article briefs three common examples to perform this same task. The first example allows users to use concat() function to achieve the same task. The second example allows the user to use the flash fill feature, to fill out the remaining name. It is very important ... Read More

Sometimes, when the user is working with large datasets, involves the use of both text and dates. Another important task is to combine the two elements into a single cell. Excel provides simple and efficient methods to merge text and date values effortlessly. In this article, users need to explore different techniques and formulas that will allow users to merge text and date values quickly and seamlessly in Excel. The first example uses the user-defined formula, to combine data and text value. While the second example, allows the user to use the kutools. Example 1: To combine the text ... Read More

In this article, the user will learn the process of coloring the cells in Excel based on the rank values. To do so, firstly user needs to evaluate the rank by using the provided rank formula, and after that obtained cells will be highlighted according to the user’s requirement. Another major benefit of learning this task is that analyzing data with the help of color is easier. For example, consider that all the students who scored above 90 % marks will be displayed with green color. Then analyzing them from a large data set becomes an easy task. All ... Read More