99. Comparing two worksheets

Comparing Two Worksheets

**Comparing Two Worksheets** in Excel involves identifying differences or inconsistencies between data in two sheets. This is commonly used for auditing, data validation, or reconciliation.

Steps to Compare Two Worksheets

  • Step 1: Open the two worksheets you want to compare.
  • Step 2: Use formulas like =IF(Sheet1!A1=Sheet2!A1, "Match", "Mismatch") to highlight differences.
  • Step 3: Optionally, use conditional formatting to make mismatches more visible.
  • Step 4: Review the results and make corrections as needed.

Interactive Example: Comparing Two Worksheets

Worksheet 1

Item Quantity
Apple 50
Banana 30
Carrot 20

Worksheet 2

Item Quantity
Apple 50
Banana 25
Carrot 20

Edit the data in the tables above and click "Compare Worksheets" to identify differences.

This example demonstrates how to compare two worksheets by identifying mismatched values.

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