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greg.mouning
Hi,
Below are instructions on how to "delete duplicate rows from a list in
Excel". I learned about this tip from the Microsoft Office Assistant
website. However, each time I try step 4, my list is not filtered and
no records are hidden. Is there a secret I am missing to make this
work?
Thanks for your help!
-Greg
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010346261033.aspx
Applies to
Microsoft Office Excel 2003
Microsoft Excel 2002
A duplicate row (also called a record) in a list is one where all
values in the row are an exact match of all the values in another row.
To delete duplicate rows, you filter a list for unique rows, delete the
original list, and then replace it with the filtered list. The original
list must have column headers.
Caution Because you are permanently deleting data, it's a good idea
to copy the original list to another worksheet or workbook before using
the following procedure.
1. Select all the rows, including the column headers, in the list
you want to filter.
HideTip
Click the top left cell of the range, and then drag to the bottom
right cell.
2. On the Data menu, point to Filter, and then click Advanced
Filter.
3. In the Advanced Filter dialog box, click Filter the list, in
place.
4. Select the Unique records only check box, and then click OK.
The filtered list is displayed and the duplicate rows are hidden.
5. On the Edit menu, click Office Clipboard.
The Clipboard task pane is displayed.
6. Make sure the filtered list is still selected, and then click
Copy Copy button.
The filtered list is highlighted with bounding outlines and the
selection appears as an item at the top of the Clipboard.
7. On the Data menu, point to Filter, and then click Show All.
The original list is re-displayed.
8. Press the DELETE key.
The original list is deleted.
9. In the Clipboard, click on the filtered list item.
The filtered list appears in the same location as the original
list.
Below are instructions on how to "delete duplicate rows from a list in
Excel". I learned about this tip from the Microsoft Office Assistant
website. However, each time I try step 4, my list is not filtered and
no records are hidden. Is there a secret I am missing to make this
work?
Thanks for your help!
-Greg
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010346261033.aspx
Applies to
Microsoft Office Excel 2003
Microsoft Excel 2002
A duplicate row (also called a record) in a list is one where all
values in the row are an exact match of all the values in another row.
To delete duplicate rows, you filter a list for unique rows, delete the
original list, and then replace it with the filtered list. The original
list must have column headers.
Caution Because you are permanently deleting data, it's a good idea
to copy the original list to another worksheet or workbook before using
the following procedure.
1. Select all the rows, including the column headers, in the list
you want to filter.
HideTip
Click the top left cell of the range, and then drag to the bottom
right cell.
2. On the Data menu, point to Filter, and then click Advanced
Filter.
3. In the Advanced Filter dialog box, click Filter the list, in
place.
4. Select the Unique records only check box, and then click OK.
The filtered list is displayed and the duplicate rows are hidden.
5. On the Edit menu, click Office Clipboard.
The Clipboard task pane is displayed.
6. Make sure the filtered list is still selected, and then click
Copy Copy button.
The filtered list is highlighted with bounding outlines and the
selection appears as an item at the top of the Clipboard.
7. On the Data menu, point to Filter, and then click Show All.
The original list is re-displayed.
8. Press the DELETE key.
The original list is deleted.
9. In the Clipboard, click on the filtered list item.
The filtered list appears in the same location as the original
list.