61. Removing duplicates from data

Removing Duplicates from Data

**Removing duplicates** in Excel is essential for cleaning up data. It ensures that each row in your dataset is unique, which is critical for accurate analysis and reporting. Duplicates are identified based on selected columns.

Steps to Remove Duplicates

  • Step 1: Select the range of data you want to clean.
  • Step 2: Go to the Data tab and click Remove Duplicates.
  • Step 3: Choose the columns to check for duplicate values.
  • Step 4: Click OK, and Excel removes duplicate rows, leaving only unique values.

Interactive Example: Remove Duplicates

# Name Department
1 Alice Finance
2 Bob HR
3 Alice Finance
4 Charlie IT
5 Alice Finance

Click "Remove Duplicates" to identify and remove duplicate rows from the dataset.

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