How to Use the EXACT Function in Excel (Case-Sensitive Comparison)

How to Use the EXACT Function in Excel (Case-Sensitive Comparison)

The EXACT() function checks whether two text strings are exactly the same, including case sensitivity. It’s a great way to catch mismatches that normal comparison ignores.

📘 Syntax:

=EXACT(text1, text2)

✅ Example:

=EXACT("Data","data")

This returns FALSE because the case doesn’t match.

🎯 Use Cases:

• Data cleaning for matching names, codes, or labels
• Validating user input or form fields
• Case-sensitive password or code checks

🧠 Why It Matters:

If you're working in environments where text case matters (like ID fields or product codes), EXACT() ensures accuracy where =A1=B1 would fail.

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