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Intermediate⏱️ 10-15 minutes📅 Updated 9/23/2024

Excel Remove Duplicates Not Working: Common Issues & Solutions

Fix common problems when Excel Remove Duplicates feature isn't working. Troubleshoot issues with formatting, hidden characters, and more.

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📋 Overview1. Fix Formatting Issues❓ FAQ🔗 Related Articles

📋Overview

When Excel's Remove Duplicates feature isn't working as expected, there are usually specific reasons. This guide helps you identify and fix common issues.

1Fix Formatting Issues

Resolve problems caused by inconsistent cell formatting.

1

Check for Mixed Data Types

Ensure all cells in a column have the same data type (text, numbers, dates).

💡 Tips
  • •Numbers stored as text won't match actual numbers
2

Convert Text to Numbers

If numbers are stored as text, convert them using Value function or Text to Columns.

=VALUE(A1)

Pros

  • ✓Fixes most common issues
  • ✓Improves data quality

Cons

  • ✗Time-consuming for large datasets

❓Frequently Asked Questions

QWhy does Excel say no duplicates found when I can see them?

A

This usually happens due to hidden characters, different formatting, or case differences. Use TRIM and CLEAN functions to clean your data first.

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Last updated: 9/23/2024