TL;DR Key Takeaways : Excel’s formula-based approach, using dynamic arrays and advanced functions, automates the removal of blank rows and columns, eliminating the need for manual intervention.

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.

Using formulas in Excel is pretty simple. To get started, click on the cell where you want the result to appear, type an equal sign ( = ), then enter your formula (like =A1+B1 ), and press Enter.