Formulas to identify duplicates

Chevon Brownell

My company is assigning decals to vehicles to monitor our guests. Is there a formula to identify if a license plate has already received a decal if I am looking at my sheet? We will have 2000+ license plates and need this to be a quick glance, or automated notification. I know I am asking a lot so any help is appreciated.

Andrée Starå

@Chevon Brownell

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You're more than welcome!

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Andrée Starå

Hi @Chevon Brownell

I hope you're well and safe!

Try something like this in a Checkbox or Flag type column.

 =IF([License Plate]@row <> ""; IF(COUNTIF([License Plate]:[License Plate]; [License Plate]@row) > 1; 1; ""); "")

Depending on your country/region, you'll need to exchange the comma to a period and the semi-colon to a comma.

You can also add a Workflow to trigger from the formula and send an alert or an update request to the submitter.

Did that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Chevon Brownell

Thank you. That works!

Andrée Starå

@Chevon Brownell

Excellent!

You're more than welcome!

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