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Excel Advanced Filter to Remove Duplicates: Complete Guide
Master Excel Advanced Filter for removing duplicates with complex criteria. Learn unique records filtering and advanced techniques.
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📋Overview
Excel Advanced Filter provides more control than the basic Remove Duplicates feature. Learn to filter unique records with complex criteria.
1Basic Advanced Filter for Unique Records
Use Advanced Filter to extract unique records from your dataset.
1
Select Your Data
Select the entire data range including headers.
💡 Tips
- •Make sure your data has proper headers for better filtering
2
Open Advanced Filter
Go to Data tab > Sort & Filter group > Advanced.
3
Configure Filter Settings
Check "Unique records only" and choose filter location.
💡 Tips
- •Use "Copy to another location" to preserve original data
Pros
- ✓Preserves original data
- ✓More flexible than Remove Duplicates
Cons
- ✗More complex setup
- ✗Requires understanding of criteria
❓Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat's the difference between Advanced Filter and Remove Duplicates?
A
Advanced Filter can copy results to another location and use complex criteria, while Remove Duplicates modifies data in place. Advanced Filter is better for preserving original data.
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