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Excel Compare App

Opens a dedicated comparison tool for Excel files and worksheets.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Audit and Analysis → Data Compare → Excel Compare App

Companion app access is controlled separately. DocuMatcher and IQJournal are paid add-ons.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Choose Excel Compare App and provide the two spreadsheets to compare. Review identified additions, changes and exceptions before exporting a comparison report. Check the result before saving changes.

Best use case

Checking changes between successive Excel workbooks or sheets.

Everyday Excel

Avoids checking two spreadsheets row by row when you need to open a dedicated comparison tool for Excel files and worksheets.

Accounting and audit

Speeds comparisons of prior-year data, client records and testing schedules by helping open a dedicated comparison tool for Excel files and worksheets.