I need to compare a new dates with the other dates in that column.
For Example I have a column called Start Date. When a new start date is added I need to compare it to all the other start dates. I am guessing I should use another helper column, but I need the brain power on this
Best Answer
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Does this accomplish what you're after?
Example Sheet:
Same Date Count formula:
=COUNTIF([Start Date]:[Start Date], =[Start Date]@row)
Is Taken? formula:
=IF([Same Date Count]@row > 1, true, false)
Answers
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Hi Jeff. You need to compare one Start Date to another and do what exactly under which circumstances?
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I actually need to compare a new start date to all the existing dates before. This is to check if their is a conflict in those dates
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Does this accomplish what you're after?
Example Sheet:
Same Date Count formula:
=COUNTIF([Start Date]:[Start Date], =[Start Date]@row)
Is Taken? formula:
=IF([Same Date Count]@row > 1, true, false)
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