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data sorting

ResolvedVersion 2008 (Mac)

Laura has attended:
Excel Introduction course

Data sorting

Hello

If I have a lot of non numerical cells, is there a way of highlighting them all and finding out if there are any duplicates?

The sort function wouldn't work as the data in each cell is quite lengthly, so its not easily detectable.

If there is a quicker way to look, rather than going through each comment that would be great (i have over 200 cells of qualitative data)

Many thanks

RE: Data Sorting

Hello Laura,

Finding duplicate data depends on what is stored in each cell, there is a Duplicates option you may try.

Select the column of data you want to check for duplicates.
In the Home Ribbon, Conditional Format button, Highlight Cells Rules, at the bottom is Duplicate values. Click this and see if that works.


I hope this resolves your question. If it has, please mark this question as resolved.

If you require further assistance, please reply to this post. Or perhaps you have another Microsoft Office question?

Have a great day.
Regards,

Mark
Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer

Excel tip:

Colouring cells containing formulas

Cells in a worksheet can contain values or they can contain formulas. You may wish to identify all the cells in your worksheet that contain formulas by colouring those cells.

Follow these steps:
1. Choose Edit > Go To menu, or press either F5 or Ctrl+G. Excel displays the Go To dialog box.
2. Click Special. Excel displays the Go To Special dialog box.
3. Select the Formulas radio button option.
4. Select OK.

At this point, every formula cell in the worksheet is selected, and those cells can be coloured formatted as desired.

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