Comparing two Excel files for differences is a basic skill for spreadsheet users. You may have two Excel files with the same name on your computer. How do you determine if the files are duplicates or different versions of the same Excel workbook? In this tutorial, we will show you how to compare two Excel files, even if you do not have Excel installed on your computer.
How to Compare Two Excel Sheets and Find the Differences
These comparison tools help you detect inconsistent data, outdated values, broken formulas, incorrect calculations, and other problems in your Excel worksheet.
If you can view the data in the worksheet at a glance, open it in a separate window and perform a side-by-side comparison using Excel's View Side by Side feature.
Resize or rearrange the windows so that you can see both worksheets side by side on your computer monitor. Again, this method is best for comparing Excel worksheets with only a few rows or columns.
