how to find duplicate rows in excel 5 quick ways

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Okay, let's dive into finding duplicate rows in Excel. This can be a real lifesaver for cleaning data, eliminating redundant entries, and ensuring the integrity of your spreadsheets. We'll explore five different methods, ranging from the straightforward to the more advanced (with a VBA code example).

**Understanding "Duplicate Rows"**

Before we get started, it's important to clarify what we mean by "duplicate rows." In Excel, a duplicate row generally refers to two or more rows where **all** the values across a specified set of columns are identical. It's not just about matching values in a single column; it's about the entire row's content (or a selected range of columns) being a repeat.

**Example Data (For all methods)**

To make things concrete, let's assume you have a table in your Excel sheet with the following data:

| ID | Name | City | Email | Order Date |
|----|-------------|------------|----------------------|--------------|
| 1 | John Doe | New York | john.doe@example.com | 2023-11-01 |
| 2 | Jane Smith | London | jane.smith@example.com| 2023-11-05 |
| 3 | John Doe | New York | john.doe@example.com | 2023-11-08 |
| 4 | Peter Jones | Paris | peter.jones@example.com | 2023-11-10 |
| 5 | Jane Smith | London | jane.smith@example.com| 2023-11-05 |
| 6 | Mary Brown | Berlin | mary.brown@example.com | 2023-11-12 |
| 7 | John Doe | New York | john.doe@example.com | 2023-11-01 |

In this case, rows 1 and 7 are exact duplicates (all columns match). Rows 2 and 5 are also duplicates. Row 3 is similar to row 1 and 7, but the `Order Date` column is different, so depending on your needs, you might or might not consider it a duplicate. We'll address how to handle variations in column selection.

**Method 1: Using the "Remove Duplicates" Feature (Easiest)**

This is the quickest and simplest method if you want to *remove* the duplicate rows directly. It's built into Excel and requires no ...

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