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    Question Compare 2 columns with 1 column and highlight difference

    Hi Guys,

    Can you please help me out with the problem?

    I have large list of names in two columns (First name and Last name) and combined name in one column. I need to compare First name and Last name with combined column and highlight the difference in combined column.

    Is there any formula or VBA macro to do this?


    I have attached a sample file for reference.


    Thanks for the help in advance.

    Pradeep
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    Re: Compare 2 columns with 1 column and highlight difference

    Before looking at your data I would have said easy to split and compare. Except in the combined column it's not just first and last and the format doesn't stay the same throughout. I'm interested to see how Someone solves this.

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    Re: Compare 2 columns with 1 column and highlight difference

    Hi Pradeep,

    See if this*does what you*want.

    Substitute Twice for Pradeep.xlsx
    One test is worth a thousand opinions.
    Click the * Add Reputation below to say thanks.

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    Re: Compare 2 columns with 1 column and highlight difference

    Thank you very much Marvin.

    I needed text color/highlight for the difference in combined column, but I really appreciate your solution. Your formula helped me little.

    Anybody else can help me with the desired results using VBA/Macro. All your help will be much appreciated.

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