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How to Manage Duplicate Data in Excel

365 Productivity | By 365 Training Hub | September 12, 2024
How to Manage Duplicate Data in Excel

🔍 **Identifying Duplicates with Conditional Formatting**
1. Select the range where you suspect duplicates.
2. Go to the 'Home' tab, click on 'Conditional Formatting', then 'Highlight Cells Rules', and choose 'Duplicate Values'.
3. Choose a format for the duplicate values and click 'OK'. Duplicates will now be highlighted.

🎨 **Filtering by Conditional Color Formats**
1. Click on the 'Data' tab and select 'Filter'.
2. Click the drop-down arrow in the column header to reveal the filter menu.
3. Choose 'Filter by Color' and select the color you used for your duplicates.

🛠️ **Removing Duplicates with the Table Tool**
1. Convert your range into a table by selecting the range and pressing 'Ctrl + T'.
2. Go to the 'Data' tab and click 'Remove Duplicates'.
3. In the dialog box, select the columns where you want to remove duplicates and click 'OK'.

By following these steps, you'll be able to maintain a pristine dataset, making your analysis more effective and your conclusions more reliable. Remember, keeping your data clean is key to accurate results! 📊

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