Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Remove Duplicates by Column

Use the active column as the duplicate key and remove duplicate rows.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Clean → Remove Duplicates by Column

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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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Click within the target data column, row or table, with your headers and data aligned. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Clean, choose Remove Duplicates by Column to use the active column as the duplicate key and remove duplicate rows. Check the resulting values and row count, especially where information has been removed or moved.

Best use case

Keeping unique records based on a chosen identifier.

Everyday Excel

Avoids cleaning imported tables cell by cell when you need to use the active column as the duplicate key and remove duplicate rows.

Accounting and audit

Prepares client ledger exports and supporting schedules faster by helping use the active column as the duplicate key and remove duplicate rows.