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    Deleting Duplicates across rows

    Hi guys. I have a list with some duplicate information across only the first 2 columns, but different information across the same row. For example:

    Michael Smith 1970 Sunny Lane, Los Angeles
    Michael Smith 91495 Tarzana Road, Seattle

    Is there anyway that I can delete one of the duplicate Michael Smith rows, and all of the information along that particular row, even though the subsequent information is different? I don't care which one is deleted. I tried just highlighting just the first 2 cells that contain the duplicate text, and then clicking "Remove Duplicates," but all that does is delete the first 2 cells with Michael Smith, but it doesn't delete across the entire row. The specific file I'm working on is attached. Thanks very much.
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    Re: Deleting Duplicates across rows

    Hi,

    Make sure that your entire data range is highlighted, then use the Remove Duplicates feature with just the Last Name and First Name columns checked.

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    Re: Deleting Duplicates across rows

    Thanks XOR!

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    Re: Deleting Duplicates across rows

    You're welcome!

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