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Formula tool for comparison.

ShantanuDagar
8 - Asteroid
‎11-09-2022 05:07 AM

Hey guys,

 

Does anyone has any idea of using formula tool for comparison between 2 different worksheets in 1 workbook. A column by column comparison (12 columns, some consist strings, some numbers) and report/separate any changes. 1st column is primary key and rest columns need to be compared.

 

I have done it using transpose and crosstabs but got the feedback to try using formula tool if number of columns to be compared < 20. Will be shorter that way.

 

Thanks

 

 

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binuacs
21 - Polaris
‎11-09-2022 05:17 AM

@ShantanuDagar Transpose and cross tab is the dynamic way of doing this.

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gautiergodard
13 - Pulsar
‎11-09-2022 05:51 AM

Hey @ShantanuDagar 

I would agree with @binuacs - sounds like you are already approaching this problem in the right way.

Formulas will present you with a limitation as you will not be able to dynamically compare new columns entering your dataset.

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