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Highlight duplicate values in Google Sheets

Complete “Highlight duplicate values” in Google Sheets.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Complete “Highlight duplicate values” in Google Sheets.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Highlight duplicate valuesComplete “Highlight duplicate values” in Google Sheets.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

The sheet reflects highlight duplicate values.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The sheet reflects highlight duplicate values.

Video transcript

Open the prepared practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Highlight duplicate values. Complete “Highlight duplicate values” in Google Sheets.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
The sheet reflects highlight duplicate values.