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Articles by Richa Garg
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How to compare two columns for (highlighting) missing values in Excel?
Often we have multiple sheets of dataset having similar values but not aware whether any value is missing or not. Manually checking each value will be a tedious activity. So for this we can use the below mentioned formula which will identify the missing values in no time. Let’s see how to implement this formula. Compare Two Columns for Missing Values with Formulas and Highlighting the Same Step 1 − We have taken the below sample data in different sheets for comparison having some common as well as different values. Here, we have taken some data in two separate columns and ...
Read MoreHow to compare numbers but allowing a tolerance in Excel?
In this article we will learn how to compare two number having nearby values to each other with a specified tolerance value. However using the basic formula as =A1=B1 we can directly compare the values for the exact match but sometimes we need to compare the value upto a tolerance values. For this, follow the below mentioned formula and steps. Comparing Two Numbers having a Specified Tolerance Value 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 True for those values ...
Read MoreHow to compare adjacent cells with Conditional Formatting icon sets in Excel?
Conditional format icons are used for better data visualization in excel. It gives an instant data analysis to the viewer. For example, Icon sets can be used in the following scenarios; comparison of greater than, less than and equals to data item, comparison of highest temperature and lowest temperature, comparison between price inflation etc. In this article we will learn how to put icons instead of number while comparing adjacent cells of a rows or columns in an excel file by using the following methods − Compare adjacent column cells with Conditional Formatting icon set in Excel Compare adjacent ...
Read MoreHow To Compare Two Strings For Similarity Or Highlight Differences In Excel?
In this article, we will learn how to compare two adjacent strings in excel for identifying differences or similarities. Two methods have been explained in this article as mentioned below. Compare two strings for similarities using a formula. Compare and highlight two strings for similarities or differences using VBA Code. Compare Two Strings for Similarities using a Formula Step 1 − A sample data has been taken as shown below to compare the strings of two columns. Step 2 − Now, enter the following formula in Match Result column and drag the same till the last row to which ...
Read MoreHow to compare two columns and delete matches in Excel?
If you want to compare two or more columns to find duplicate values, it can be done using a formula mentioned in this article. Many times, we come across a data set where values are entered repeatedly and required to be filtered. Let’s see how this can be achieved. Compare Two or More Columns Using a Formula Step 1 − We have taken sample data as shown below having two columns with some duplicate values. Step 2 − In the column C, we will identify the duplicate and unique values using the below formula. IF(ISERROR(MATCH(B3, $A$3−$A$10000, 0)), "Unique", ...
Read MoreHow to compare if multiple cells are equal in Excel?
To compare the values of two or more cells there are multiple formulas that can be used. For example, MATCH, If(A=B), EXACT, COUNTIF, etc. Here we will be learning the following two functions to find the exact match or where the formula will compare the strings without considering the case of strings. EXACT − To find the exact match. COUNTIF − To find similar values. Compare Multiple Cells for Equal Values Step 1 − Following is the sample data that we have taken for comparing the strings/cell values in a datasheet. Step 2 − Here, we have ...
Read MoreHow to compare dates if greater than another date in Excel?
If we want to compare a date in an excel sheet with all other dates available in the sheet, then manually doing this activity will be very tedious and time taking. For this activity, we can use a formula that may give the comparison in one shot. Let’s learn how to use this formula to compare the dates. Compare Dates to Check if a Date is Greater than Another Date Step 1 − Below is the sample data that we have taken for comparing the dates. In the first column, we have taken the dates with which comparison needs to ...
Read MoreHow to clear table formatting style without losing table data in Excel?
In this article, we will learn how to remove the table formatting in an excel file without losing the data. Sometimes the table formatting may hide some parameters based on some conditions and that may get lost while copy-pasting the data from one sheet to another. Let’s have a look on the steps to clear table formatting. The formatting of a table can be removed using the following options − By using Convert to Range under Table Tools By using Clear Table Design under Table Design By using Clear Formats under Editing Convert to Range feature This feature ...
Read MoreHow to clear restricted values in cells in Excel?
In this article, we will learn how to remove data restrictions applied on a cell of a worksheet. Many times we encounter an error saying “The value you entered is not valid. A user has restricted values that can be entered into this cell.” This is because, the worksheet designer has applied some data validation in the sheet for specific data values only. We will use two methods to remove the data restrictions from a worksheet as following − Using Data Validation Option under Data Tools Using Paste Special to delete data validation rules Let’s see the steps ...
Read MoreHow to clear recent document lists from Excel?
When we work on multiple excel files, almost all excel application has a feature of keeping last few opened files in history. The list get displayed in Recent Pane whenever we open an excel file to quickly access any of those files without searching into machine. Sometimes we need to clear such long list of workbooks from the Recent pane. This article will help you how to make the recent document lists disappear. We will use the following methods to clear the recent pane − Remove any document from recent pane through right-click Remove the recent pane with Clear ...
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