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Comparing 2 excel spreadsheets

Anonymous
2023-08-01T13:46:30+00:00

Hi FOlks,

Does anyone have any tool which can compare 2 workbooks. I am in need of the same

By comparing 2 workbooks i mean to say comparing each cell of each sheet, and giving output if the value is different in text or number or formula. Something like that.

Please let me know if i am not clear in my query.

Regards,
yugal

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-01T14:22:26+00:00

    Hello Yugalgarg, my name Jeremy, thank you for reaching out today.

    Yes, there are several tools available that can help you compare two Excel workbooks and identify differences in cell values, formulas, and other elements however, I wont be able to recommend third party software that is not integrated and supported by Microsoft.

    Here are a couple supported options:

    1. If you are using Microsoft Excel, it has a built-in "Compare Files" feature that allows you to compare two workbooks.

    To use this feature, go to the "View" tab, click on "View Side by Side," and then click "Compare Files."

    Excel will guide you through the process of comparing the two workbooks and highlight the differences.

    1. If you have Microsoft Office Professional Plus or Office 365 ProPlus, you might have access to the Spreadsheet Compare tool.

    It is specifically designed to compare Excel workbooks and can identify differences in cells, formulas, and more.

    Be sure to always make a backup of your Excel files when experimenting with third party programs.

    Once you get the comparison set up be sure to check to make sure the comparison is running correctly by checking the data of a cell compared to make sure.

    Regards,

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-08-01T14:02:12+00:00

    Not sure if this is available for office 365 Home Family version. Could you please confirm. I cannot see written anywhere

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-01T13:51:39+00:00
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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-01T14:15:06+00:00

    Also if there is any external tool anyone has made, i would love to give it a try.

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