How to Remove Duplicates in Excel

Removing duplicates in Excel can be done easily using the built-in features. Here are the steps:
Removing Duplicates in Excel:

1. Open Your Excel Spreadsheet: • Open the Excel file where you want to remove duplicates.
2. Select the Range: • Highlight the range or column where you want to remove duplicates. You can click on the column letter at the top to select the entire column.
3. Go to the Data Tab: • Navigate to the "Data" tab in the Excel ribbon.
4. Click on Remove Duplicates: • In the "Data Tools" group, you'll find the "Remove Duplicates" button. Click on it.
5. Choose Columns: • A dialog box will appear. Excel will automatically select the entire range you highlighted. Unselect any columns that should not be considered when identifying duplicates.
6. Click OK: • Click the "OK" button, and Excel will remove the duplicate values based on the selected columns.
7. Review the Results: • Excel will show a prompt indicating how many duplicate values were removed. Click "OK" to see the updated spreadsheet.

How to Remove Duplicates in Excel

Important Tips:
• Ensure that you have a backup of your data before removing duplicates, as this action cannot be undone.
• If you want to identify duplicates without removing them, you can use the "Conditional Formatting" option under the "Home" tab.
These steps apply to most versions of Excel, but there might be slight variations depending on your specific version. Always refer to the documentation for your version if you encounter any issues.