How Do I Delete Duplicates in Google Sheets?

Below are the steps to remove duplicates from a dataset in Google Sheets:

  1. Select the dataset from which you want to remove the duplicate records.
  2. Click the Data option in the menu.
  3. Click on the Remove Duplicates option.

How do I mass delete duplicates in Google Sheets?

The easiest way to remove duplicates in Google Sheets

Go to the Data menu and select Remove duplicates. Then you'll need to select the columns to analyze for duplicates. For example, you want to remove entries that have a duplicate name or date.

How do I select all duplicates in Google Sheets?

Highlight duplicate cells in a single Google Sheets column

  1. apply the rule to your range of cells — A2:A10 in my example.
  2. pick Custom formula from the drop-down with the condition and enter the following formula: =COUNTIF($A$2:$A$10,$A2)>1. ...
  3. select any color from the Formatting style to highlight those duplicates.
  4. click Done.
Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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