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    Identifying duplicate time frames

    Hi all,

    I have a spreadsheet with multiple time stamped entries for people. These people can clock in or out in several places at the same time. trying to write a formula or macro (not sure which achieves the aim best in this case) that will search the data and highlight in red lines with times that over lap for a specific person. Is this possible? and is it something somebody could help with please? i've copied a few lines below as an example. many thanks

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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    There appears to be something wrong with your example picture. In row 4, the IN date and time is LATER than the OUT date and time.

    Attach a sample workbook instead of a picture. Make sure there is just enough data to demonstrate your need. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Make sure your desired results are shown, mock them up manually if necessary.

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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    thanks newdoverman, example worksheet attached.

    the previous picture is correct however. the sheet is the combination of data from several collection points that all work offline, hence the ability, if somebody is abusing the system, to clock in in several places at once - the hoped for formula is to help identify this in sheets of thousands of entries without having to manually sort through each person.

    many thanks again
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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    You may try this to see if you get the desired output....
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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    Hi sktneer, thanks for replying.

    i'm not sure i understand your response or what to do with it?

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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    How to install your new code
    1. Copy the Excel VBA code
    2. Select the workbook in which you want to store the Excel VBA code
    3. Press Alt+F11 to open the Visual Basic Editor
    4. Choose Insert > Module
    5. Edit > Paste the macro into the module that appeared
    6. Close the VBEditor
    7. Save your workbook (Excel 2007+ select a macro-enabled file format, like *.xlsm)

    To run the Excel VBA code:
    1. Press Alt-F8 to open the macro list
    2. Select a macro in the list
    3. Click the Run button

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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    Another way ... by formula. With a helper column in column I. If I understand the problem correctly this formula in the helper column should do it.
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    I've also applied it to the Before sheet to verify that it works there, too.

    With the Applies to: in Format Manager set to A2:H5 and using formula to set criteria with this formula: =$I2>1

    set your background color and apply.

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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    Dim t ?

    What was that supposed to be? I didn't see you used the variable "t" in your code.

    Did I miss something?
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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    Thanks Marvin, You have pointed this out correctly.
    That variable is not used at all. I declared it in the beginning and thought I would use it later but didn't use it.

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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    Hi all,

    macro worked great, many thanks, and thanks for the "novice" instructions

    first time using this forum but will definitely be back! great support

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    Re: Identifying duplicate time frames

    You're welcome.

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