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    Compare 2 columns find missing data

    I want to compare two columns and paste the info from Column E that is missing from Column A into Column B.
    I tried VLookup but still new at functions, and scripts. Also not sure if it is better to use function or script?Attached is a file
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    Re: Compare 2 columns find missing data

    Hi Dale,

    Use below formula:-

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    see attached:-
    findMissing.xlsm

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    Re: Compare 2 columns find missing data

    Hi
    I do not think I have this working properly I am getting results that are the same on both columns.
    Attached is the excel
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    Dale
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    Re: Compare 2 columns find missing data

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    Re: Compare 2 columns find missing data

    I do not think I have this working properly I am getting results that are the same on both columns.
    Issue is you have one extra space in your data.. check cell a1



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    Re: Compare 2 columns find missing data

    That worked great! Thank You
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