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jk - 11 Jul 2006 15:02 GMT

Hi,

I need something that would highlight the cell entry if there is a duplicate
entry located on the sheet.For instance, i enter account N15650 in the
account column and if this entry has previosly been made in the same column
then i want this new entry to be highlighted as a flag for me.Does this
require a macro or vb for this action?
Thanks

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Paul B - 11 Jul 2006 16:10 GMT

jk, have a look here for a way to do it,

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/duplicat.htm#HighlightingDuplicates

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> Hi,
>
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> require a macro or vb for this action?
> Thanks

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Max - 15 Jul 2006 10:46 GMT

> I need something that would highlight the cell entry if there is a duplicate
> entry located on the sheet.For instance, i enter account N15650 in the
> account column and if this entry has previosly been made in the same column
> then i want this new entry to be highlighted as a flag for me.Does this
> require a macro or vb for this action?

Perhaps try also Data Validation ..

Assuming it's for inputs into col A ..

Select col A
Click Data > Validation
Allow: Custom
Formula: =COUNTIF(A:A,A1)<2
Click OK

Test it out ..

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