4 Easy Ways to Compare and Highlight Differences in Excel Sheets

If you’ve ever struggled to identify changes between two versions of an Excel file, this video is for you. Whether you’re managing version control in a collaborative project, auditing financial records, or simply spotting updates in a dataset, these methods will save you a ton of time. In this tutorial, I’ll show you 4 ways to find differences between two Excel sheets, whether they are in the same file or separate files.

Chapters:

0:00 – Introduction
0:44 – Comparing Sheets Side by Side
1:31 – Using Conditional Formatting
2:28 – Highlighting Differences with IF Statements
3:25 – Comparing Different Excel Files with Spreadsheet Compare
4:06 – Conclusion and Bonus Tips

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Compare Sheets Side by Side:
Create a new window for side-by-side comparison.
2. Using Conditional Formatting:
Highlight cells with different values using a custom formula.
3. Highlighting Differences with IF Statements:
Use IF statements to display differences in a new sheet.
4. Spreadsheet Compare Tool:
Utilize the built-in Windows tool to compare two different Excel files.

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