Mark Duplicate value
Hello team
can someone suggest a simple way to mark cell (or rows) that one of the columns with Duplicate value
thanks in advance
oded
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Hi Oded,
Try this.
This formula will check one column for duplicates and check the box in a checkbox column. Place the formula in this helper column. You can then use conditional formatting to format the cell(s) or row(s)-
=IF(COUNTIF([Column Name]:[Column Name]; [Column Name]@row) > 1; 1)
The same version but with the below changes for your and others convenience.
=IF(COUNTIF([Column Name]:[Column Name], [Column Name]@row) > 1, 1)
Depending on your country you’ll need to exchange the comma to a period and the semi-colon to a comma.
Would that work?
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting
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many thanks
it's worked as expected ! 100% !
thanks !
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Great!
Happy to help!
Best,
Andrée
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Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Hello!
What if I wanted to compare one column to a different column checking for duplicates?
I would want a check in the "checkbox column" if "column A" and "column B" had the same information. Is this possible?
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Hi,
Not sure I follow!
Can you elaborate?
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I tried this and I am getting an #INVALID OPERATION error. I am in the United States.
My row is called Company
My formula is below:
=IF(COUNTIF([Company]:[Company], [Company]@row, >1,1)
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Try something like this.
=IF(COUNTIF(Company:Company, Company@row) > 1, 1)
Did that work?
I hope that helps!
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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Andree,
Im sorry - but where does this formula need to be typed? Im completely new to smartsheets
I've inserted a new column and put the formula there, but i get #UNPARSEABLE
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Inserting this into a new column is right!
You'll need to update the [Column Name] to be specific to your column name. If you're still getting an error, it would be helpful to see a screen capture with the formula open in the sheet, but please block out any sensitive data!
Cheers,
Genevieve
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I saw that Genevieve answered already!
Let me know if I can help with anything else!
Best,
Andrée
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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I used this formula and it works great. Thank You!
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Excellent!
Glad to hear that it was helpful!
Be safe and have a fantastic day!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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Help! Why isn't this working for me?
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I've checked in with our Support team and there is currently a known issue for this exact type of formula if you are evaluating criteria that begins with a 0 or a leading ' apostrophe, as the data in your UPC Code column is formatted.
To fix the formula in the meantime, add an = sign before your [UPC Code]@row criteria, like this:
=IF(COUNTIF([UPC Code]:[UPC Code], =[UPC Code]@row) > 1, 1)
Let me know if this works for you!
Cheers,
Genevieve
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Yes! Thank you! That works!
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