{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-highlight-duplicates-in-google-sheets","route":"/learn/how-to-highlight-duplicates-in-google-sheets","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-highlight-duplicates-in-google-sheets","title":"How To Highlight Duplicates In Google Sheets","h1":"How To Highlight Duplicates In Google Sheets","description":"Learn how to easily highlight duplicates in Google Sheets with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your data management skills and streamline your workflow today.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How To Highlight Duplicates In Google Sheets"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Identify duplicate values in Google Sheets using conditional formatting. Learn how to apply formulas and highlight repeated entries automatically."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8olurpp0001jr0cemjjsupf/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8olurpp0001jr0cemjjsupf/tour","id":"cm8olurpp0001jr0cemjjsupf"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Google Sheets"}]},{"type":"text","value":" and select the range where you want to find duplicates."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click on "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Format"}]},{"type":"text","value":" > "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Conditional formatting"}]},{"type":"text","value":" from the menu."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"In the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Format cells if"}]},{"type":"text","value":" dropdown, choose "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Custom formula is"}]},{"type":"text","value":"."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Enter the formula: "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"=COUNTIF(A:A, A1) > 1"},{"type":"text","value":" (replace "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"A:A"},{"type":"text","value":" with your column range)."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Choose a "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"highlight color"}]},{"type":"text","value":" under the Formatting style."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Done"}]},{"type":"text","value":", and duplicates will be highlighted automatically."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8olurpp0001jr0cemjjsupf/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8olurpp0001jr0cemjjsupf/tour","id":"cm8olurpp0001jr0cemjjsupf"}],"plainText":["How To Highlight Duplicates In Google Sheets","Identify duplicate values in Google Sheets using conditional formatting. Learn how to apply formulas and highlight repeated entries automatically.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8olurpp0001jr0cemjjsupf/tour","Open Google Sheets and select the range where you want to find duplicates.\nClick on Format > Conditional formatting from the menu.\nIn the Format cells if dropdown, choose Custom formula is.\nEnter the formula: =COUNTIF(A:A, A1) > 1 (replace A:A with your column range).\nChoose a highlight color under the Formatting style.\nClick Done, and duplicates will be highlighted automatically."]}