Without using script, what options do I have to detect duplicates / partial matches?
Background:
- I have a large list of names in a column A (using the UNIQUE function).
- In the column there are duplicate names which are misspelled.
| A | B |
| John Doe | |
| Joen Doe | |
| Jane Smith | |
| Jane Smithh | |
Attempted Solution
- With Excel I can use Aggregate/Row/Search, but this does not work with Google Sheets.
Ideas (that might work)
- Formula that will detect if name in A2, contains 75% or more of the same letters found in A3:A.
Options:
- If 75% or more, in B2 write TRUE
- If 75% or more, Conditional formatting - highlight cell
- Formula to detect if the first 3 letters in A2, match the first 3 letters in A3:A
Options:
- If first 3 letters match, in B2 write TRUE
- If first 3 letters match, Conditional formatting - highlight cell
- Wont be as accurate of there is a typo within the first 3 letters.
Any other ideas?
Thanks!