Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Mixed Data Types

Highlight values that do not match the dominant data type in the active column.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Sheets → Find & Fix → Mixed Data Types

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

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 Mixed Data Types to highlight values that do not match the dominant data type in the active column. Review the highlighted findings and decide which need correction.

Best use case

Finding a mix of text and numbers in the same field.

Everyday Excel

Cuts time spent manually locating spreadsheet errors when you need to highlight values that do not match the dominant data type in the active column.

Accounting and audit

Finds errors or inconsistent source values before audit testing by helping highlight values that do not match the dominant data type in the active column.