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  1. 11-04-2011, 01:29 PM #1
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    Compare 2 columns and produce 1 result

    I am trying to compare Column A and Column B and put the number of differences in C1.

    Example is attached

    Thank you so much in advance... I know its simple to you braniacs!
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    Re: Compare 2 columns and produce 1 result

    Try:

    =SUMPRODUCT(--(A2:A11<>B2:B11))
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    Re: Compare 2 columns and produce 1 result

    what if some of the cells contain text?
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    Re: Compare 2 columns and produce 1 result

    Should still compare and give the same count...
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