Compare lists and highlight matches

[srain001]

Hi,

I'm looking for a way to compare two lists (they're quite extensive) and
highlight the matches. Is there a formula for this?

thanx

S.

 

[Alan]

One way using Conditional Formatting, with the two lists in columns A and B,
in column A use CF, Formula is
=COUNTIF($B$1:$B$5000,A1)>0
and in column B
=COUNTIF($A$1:$A$5000,B1)>0
and set the formatting to turn the cell red or whatever,
Regards,
Alan.

 

[Dave F]

Maybe look at the MATCH function? MATCH returns a number showing the
relative position of a matched value, or else a #N/A error. Those values for
which MATCH returns a number, therefore, are matched to the list you are
matching against.

Post back if you have questions.

Dave