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    Hey all,

    I need to compare two columns (A,B) and conditional format column B if a duplicate is found in column A.

    What's the best way to go about this?

    Thanks!

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    Re: Duplicate Value Conditional Format

    Try using countif as part of your rule.
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    Re: Duplicate Value Conditional Format

    To do this, select whole columns A:B and make a New Rule for conditional formatting using the formula given below and set the Format as per your choice.

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