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I have a customer spreadsheet that needs a careful duplicate sweep. The task is to look only at the Name column, spot both obvious (exact-text) and less obvious (fuzzy) repeats, and then visually flag every duplicate rather than deleting or moving them. A light colour fill or conditional-format rule that stands out against my current styling is perfect, as long as the original data order is preserved. Feel free to tackle the exact matches with straightforward functions and the near-matches with Power Query, a robust formula set, or a short VBA routine—whatever is quickest and most reliable in current versions of Excel. Deliverables • The returned workbook with all duplicate names clearly highlighted • A short note (in a separate tab or PDF) explaining the logic you used so I can reuse it on future files Once I confirm the highlighting looks right, the job is done.
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Hi Samir I will return the workbook with every duplicate name in the Name column highlighted by a light fill while keeping the original order, and include a short note explaining the logic. I can complete this in under four hours within your budget. I can start immediately and share a sample sheet now—does that work? Waiting for your response in chat! Best Regards.
₹1,000 INR in 3 days
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Hi, I'm a Data Scientist with over three years of experience specializing in advanced Excel, VBA, Power Query, PivotTables, and dashboarding. I help clients turn raw data into clear, actionable insights. I built a similar solution for daily market data fetching, leveraging PowerQuery and VBA to automate data retrieval and handle interruptions. - Built a PowerQuery-based solution to fetch daily market data in Excel 365. - Developed an equivalent VBA solution as requested. - Replicated IMPORTXML-style stock-data retrieval for MS365 using native Excel tools. For more details, see https://www.freelancer.com/projects/excel/Daily-Market-Data-PowerQuery-Excel-38010711/details. What fuzzy matching algorithm or threshold would you like to use for detecting near-duplicates in the Name column? Looking forward to your response. Thank you, Hussien
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hello, I am from Match Data Pro. Our proprietary tool is designed for fuzzy data matching and deduplication. Let me know if you would like to discuss details. Thanks.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Having extensive experience in data analysis and management, particularly in Excel, I am confident in my aptitude to effectively and efficiently complete this project on its foundational requirement in data deduplication. I've worked with various industries and different versions of spreadsheets to meticulously identify duplicates; whether using simple functions or complex Power Query or VBA routines, I ensure the best reliable solutions while preserving the original data order. My focus has always been on clarity, strategy, and execution, aligning well with your requirement of a separate note to complement your future files. With my robust formula set and automation skills like n8n, I can provide you with the most efficient product ensuring long-term business growth. Moreover, my UI/UX-focused approach guarantees a solution that is not only error-free but also enhances your user experience. Lastly, my dedication to building technology that exactly fits clients' needs and offers reliable solutions has fostered prosperous long-term relationships. Picking me for this project would not only secure an exceptional job delivery but also establishing a dependable partner for any future data management tasks you may have.
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Thank you for considering my proposal. I have gone through the requirements in detail and can perform a thorough exact and fuzzy duplicate check on your customer Name column while preserving the original data order. With 10+ years of experience, I specialize in Excel data cleaning, duplicate detection, Power Query, advanced formulas, VBA and data validation. As a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and CPA, I bring strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach. I have uploaded samples of similar Excel data-cleaning and duplicate-detection projects completed by me earlier in my profile. I’ll identify both exact-text duplicates and near/fuzzy name matches, using the most reliable approach for your Excel version. Every duplicate will be visually highlighted without deleting, sorting or moving any records. I’ll preserve your existing formatting and clearly distinguish the duplicate flags from the current styling. I’ll also provide a short explanation of the logic used, including how you can reuse the approach on future files. Payment & delivery assurance: ✅ No upfront payment ✅ Release payment after completion or milestone ✅ Timely delivery ✅ 100% commitment to project completion I’m ready to deliver a clean, accurately flagged workbook with a reusable duplicate-checking method.
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I can review your customer spreadsheet and highlight duplicate names in the Name column while preserving the original row order and data exactly as-is. My approach will be to first identify exact-text duplicates, then check for fuzzy/near-match duplicates such as spelling variations, extra spaces, case differences, initials, and small name inconsistencies. I will visually flag the duplicates using a clear fill color or conditional formatting without deleting or moving any rows. I’m comfortable with Excel, Power Query, formulas, VBA, fuzzy matching, duplicate detection, conditional formatting, and audit-friendly spreadsheet cleanup. Deliverables: * Workbook with duplicate names highlighted * Exact-match duplicate detection * Fuzzy/near-match duplicate review * Original data order preserved * No rows deleted or moved * Clear visual highlighting * Reusable logic note * Final review before delivery I’ll focus on accurate duplicate identification, clean highlighting, and a simple explanation so you can reuse the same method on future customer files. Best regards Ankit
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Greetings Sir/Madam. Hope you are doing great. I am an experienced professional in data processing and ready to work on your project. Rest assured that you will be delivered quality service in a very short amount of time and don't worry about bid amount. I am willing to work on lower than that too. Feel free to contact me to discuss further details. Thanks in advance
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Dear Samir, I am well equipped to perform an exhaustive and precise deduplication of your customer spreadsheet specifically focusing on the Name column. Leveraging advanced Excel capabilities such as conditional formatting rules, Power Query transformations, and, if needed, streamlined VBA scripting, I will identify both exact and fuzzy duplicates without altering the original data order. This approach ensures all duplicates are visually flagged with a distinct, light colour fill that harmonizes with your existing styling. Upon completion, I will deliver the updated workbook alongside a clear explanatory note within a separate tab or PDF. This document will detail the deduplication logic and techniques applied, empowering you to replicate this process efficiently on future datasets. With extensive experience in data analysis, cleansing, and Excel automation—including VBA and Power Query—and a strong track record of high-quality, timely deliverables, I am confident in providing a thorough and reliable solution tailored to your requirements. I look forward to collaborating on this project and delivering results that meet your exact expectations. Best regards, Marwan
₹800 INR in 40 days
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Hello, I’d be happy to help with the duplicate sweep in your customer spreadsheet. I understand that the review should focus only on the Name column, identifying both exact duplicates and less obvious near-matches, while preserving the original order and data. I will highlight the duplicates rather than deleting, moving, or modifying the records. I can use appropriate Excel methods such as formulas, Power Query, or VBA depending on the structure and size of the workbook, with the goal of making the process accurate and reusable. The final delivery will include: * The completed Excel workbook with exact and fuzzy duplicate names clearly highlighted. * Original data and row order preserved. * A separate tab or PDF explaining the duplicate-detection logic and how it can be reused on future files. * A final verification to ensure the highlighting is consistent and easy to identify. I’m detail-oriented and comfortable working with Excel data-cleaning tasks. I’m available to start immediately. Best regards, Erving
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I can do this job with perfect result. I can do work on, data cleaning, data entry, vba coding and data analysis. I'm available to start work now. Message me for starting work on it. Thanks
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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I can carefully review your customer spreadsheet and identify both exact and fuzzy/near-match duplicates in the Name column while preserving the original data and row order. I will clearly highlight all suspected duplicate names without deleting or moving any records. Exact matches will be identified reliably, while near-matches will be checked using normalization and fuzzy matching to minimize false positives. I will also include a separate note/tab explaining the duplicate-detection logic so you can reuse the same approach on future files. I can start immediately and will prioritize accuracy and clean, easy-to-review highlighting.
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hello, I can help you perform a careful duplicate review of your customer spreadsheet while keeping the original data completely intact. I will focus specifically on the Name column and identify both exact duplicates and less obvious fuzzy matches where names have minor spelling or formatting differences but may refer to the same person. I will not delete, move, or reorder any records. Instead, every potential duplicate will be clearly highlighted using a light fill color or conditional formatting that works well with your existing spreadsheet styling. Depending on the data size and your Excel version, I can use Excel formulas, Power Query, or a short automation script to identify duplicates efficiently. I will also review fuzzy matches carefully to reduce false positives and ensure that the highlighting is meaningful. The final deliverables will include: The completed Excel workbook with duplicate names clearly highlighted A separate worksheet or PDF explaining the duplicate-detection and highlighting logic so you can reuse the process in future files If you provide the workbook, I can first inspect the structure and Name column, then choose the most reliable and efficient approach for your specific data.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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As an Excel aficionado, I pride myself on both the depth and breadth of my knowledge in the program. I've not only mastered standard functions and Power Query but I'm also fluent in VBA and can utilize them all to their maximum potential. Combined with my background in process automation and optimization, tackling your data deduplication task would definitely be within my wheelhouse. I understand the nuances involved in data deduplication, which go beyond identifying exact matches. With this in mind, I employ a two-pronged approach whilst seeking out fuzzy or near-matches using robust formulas/Power Query and utilizing VBA for efficient processing. This guarantees a consistent and reliable outcome, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your data. With me on board, you don't just get the desired deliverables – a workbook with clearly highlighted duplicates and a comprehensive note explaining the logic used – you also get a partner who prioritizes attention to detail and seamless accuracy while preserving your preferred data order. Let's entrust this task to me so that we can breathe easier knowing that your data is duplicate-free and optimized for future decision-making.
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hello, I can help identify both exact and fuzzy duplicate names in your Excel spreadsheet while keeping the original data intact. I'll highlight every duplicate using a clear color or conditional formatting without deleting or reordering any records. For exact matches, I'll use efficient Excel formulas, and for near matches I'll use Power Query or a reliable method best suited to your file. I'll also include a short guide explaining the duplicate detection logic so you can apply it to future spreadsheets. I focus on accuracy, clean formatting, and on-time delivery. I'm ready to start immediately. Thank you.
₹750 INR in 5 days
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Hi there, I have strong experience with Excel, data cleaning, and maintaining accurate records. I can review the Name column, identify both exact and near-duplicate names, and clearly highlight every duplicate while preserving the original data, order, and styling. I’m comfortable using Excel formulas, conditional formatting, and Power Query for fuzzy matching. I’ll also provide a short note explaining the logic used so it can be reused for future files. I’m detail-oriented and focused on accuracy, and I’m ready to get started. Best, Rekha
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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This project immediately caught my attention because it is exactly the type of work I do best. Your need for a careful duplicate sweep in the Name column, focusing on both exact and fuzzy repeats, aligns perfectly with my skills. I understand the importance of maintaining the original data order while using a light color fill to highlight duplicates. I specialize in Excel functions, Power Query, and VBA, ensuring a clean, professional, and user-friendly solution. While I am new to freelancer, I have tons of experience and have done other projects off site. If this sounds like what you're looking for I'd love to hear more about your project. Regards, Warrick Van Eeden
₹750 INR in 7 days
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Hello, As an experienced excel user with a strong background in not just data processing, but in engineering and construction, I understand the importance of precision and organization. I've been working with spreadsheets since the days of Lotus and have kept pace with the newest innovations in Excel. My methods for deduplication range from simple functions to more complex ones like Power Query and VBA - all geared towards efficiency and reliability in current excel versions. In addition, I've recently incorporated Python into my data cleansing and visualization work, providing me with even more tools to effectively handle challenging projects like yours. Whether this requires extra filtering, sorting or deletion work, I can handle it with ease. Most importantly, I understand the significance of preserving the original order of your data and guaranteeing its integrity. So not only will I carefully flag every duplicate by indicating them with a clear colour fill or conditional-format rule like you've requested, but I can also provide a comprehensive note on the logic I've employed - giving you the ability to replicate my approach on future projects as well. With regards Satish Kumar
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hi. Two things in your brief drive the approach: the original row order must survive, and duplicates get flagged, never removed. So before anything else I add a hidden index column, do all the matching on a working copy, then restore your exact order. Nothing moves. For exact repeats I normalise first, trimming spaces, collapsing double spaces and ignoring case, so "Mario Rossi" and "mario rossi" are correctly caught. That layer is a straightforward COUNTIFS plus a conditional format rule. For near matches I use Power Query fuzzy grouping with an adjustable similarity threshold, which handles typos, swapped first and last names, and missing accents. I would flag exact and fuzzy hits in two different fills, so you can see at a glance which ones are certain and which ones deserve a human look. If you prefer a single colour, that is a one click change. You get your workbook back with everything highlighted in place, plus a separate tab documenting the logic, the normalisation rules and the threshold value, written so you can rerun it on future files yourself. One question: roughly how many rows are we talking about, and should names differing only by a middle name or initial count as duplicates?
₹1,000 INR in 5 days
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Hi, I can help you flag duplicate customer names in your Excel file without deleting or moving any records. I will first identify exact matches in the Name column, then review likely fuzzy duplicates caused by spacing, spelling variations, abbreviations or small typos. I can use Excel formulas, conditional formatting, Power Query or a short VBA routine depending on the workbook structure. The returned file will keep the original row order and clearly highlight the duplicate names with a light fill that stands out from the existing style. I will also add a short note explaining the logic used so you can reuse it later.
₹750 INR in 3 days
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Fuzzy name matches are the main risk here: a formula that catches exact text can miss extra spaces, initials, and spelling variants. The first sample passes only when duplicate names are visually flagged in the Name column, row order and values stay unchanged, and the result can be checked against a small manual sample. I'll review a sample and normalize names for the near-match pass. The row order stays unchanged. Then I'll return a workbook with a note explaining the rule. My portfolio item is Excel Workflow Automation & QA, where I build repeatable spreadsheet checks. I can work at ₹1,250 INR/hour and deliver the first checked sample within one working day.
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