To find and highlight (not remove directly) duplicates in Excel using conditional formatting, you can follow these steps:
- Click on `Conditional Formatting` in the ribbon.
- Choose `Highlight Cells Rules`.
- Select `Duplicate Values...` from the dropdown menu.
- In the dialog that appears, you can choose how you want Excel to format the duplicate values. For example, you can select a format like `Light Red Fill with Dark Red Text` to highlight duplicates with a specific color.
- Click `OK` to apply the formatting.
- Select the range of cells containing duplicates.
- Go to the `Data` tab on the Excel ribbon.
- Click on `Remove Duplicates` in the `Data Tools` group.
- In the dialog box that appears, choose the columns where you want to remove duplicates and click `OK`.
Using these steps, you can effectively find and visually highlight duplicates in your Excel spreadsheets using conditional formatting. Remember, conditional formatting does not remove duplicates directly; it only helps in identifying them visually.