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    Cool How to avoid Duplicates entry in multi columns in a table

    Hi All,
    How can I avoid duplicates entries in the columns if already exists in another column.
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    Re: How to avoid Duplicates entry in multi columns in a table

    one way use conditional formatting.
    Another way by "Data Validation" :

    If you want to prevent duplicate data from being entered into a range, here is a pretty simple solution by using Data Validation.
    Select the range of cells in which you want to prevent duplicates (for example, A1:E12).
    From the Data menu select Validation.
    Click on the Settings tab.
    From the Allow dropdown box select Custom.
    In the formula box type =COUNTIF($A$1:$E$12,A1)=1
    Click on the Error Alert tab.
    In the Title box type "Duplicate Entry!"
    In the Error Message box type "You cannot enter a value already in the list."
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