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Expert: Stuart Resnick - 3/20/2008


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I need a formula that compares the contents to column a with column b then outputs Y or N if the items in column b match column A.

Answer
I'm assuming that, for instance, you want a Y in cell C2 if A2 is the same as B2, and an N in C2 otherwise. If this is the case, then use in C2 the formula:

=IF(A2=B2,"Y","N")

and copy this formula down col C.

[I see that in your comments, you've revised the question. Please re-ask as a separate question to AllExperts, and I'll be happy to help.]


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