Microsoft's Excel software is one of the best tools for you to organize, analyze, and manipulate data. Here are three ways to compare data in two columns.

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.

SEE: 98 Excel tips every user should master (TechRepublic) How to use VLOOKUP () to compare two sets of data in Microsoft Excel The VLOOKUP () function has been the cornerstone of many Excel apps.

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