Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Inconsistent Formulas

Highlight formulas that differ from the dominant formula pattern in the active column.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Sheets → Find & Fix → Inconsistent Formulas

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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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How to use

Click within the target data column, row or table, with your headers and data aligned. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Sheets › Find & Fix, choose Inconsistent Formulas to highlight formulas that differ from the dominant formula pattern in the active column. Review the highlighted findings and decide which need correction.

Best use case

Checking columns where one formula differs from neighbouring rows.

Everyday Excel

Cuts time spent manually locating spreadsheet errors when you need to highlight formulas that differ from the dominant formula pattern in the active column.

Accounting and audit

Finds errors or inconsistent source values before audit testing by helping highlight formulas that differ from the dominant formula pattern in the active column.