Microsoft Excel comes with a lot of built-in functionality that doesn't restrict you to comparing data in two columns using only one method.

If you want to compare data in a side-by-side fashion, then we suggest using the Scenario Manager feature in Excel. You can also use it to swap multiple sets of data within a single worksheet.

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If you need to reconcile batches of records in Microsoft Excel, this simple VLOOKUP() solution offers a quick and easy way to find records in one batch that are missing from another.