Stuck: Compare worksheet value and output to new file with unchanged AND changed values

Luigi

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I've just started this job, and I know this can be done easier than it is right now. Currently, it takes days to manually locate changed data in a newly submitted file (WB2) and update the master spreadsheet (WB1).

I've used the Compare worksheet function in Excel 2016 which has provided me some information (at least I can use that to see what lines have changed); however, having to review and update to a new spreadsheet with 1000+ lines with values is painful (I have many).

This project has WB1 is master file, and WB2 is "slave" with updated info. The workbooks are identical EXCEPT for the updates in WB2, which may include new rows.

Is there a way to:
1. Compare sheet 1 of of WB1 against sheet 1 of WB2 then
2. Take that output and create the new WB3?

Can I take what is NOT changed in WB1 -- as well as what HAS changed (in WB2) -- and create or merge results to a WB3 (with changes highlighted)?

I cannot see this functionality anywhere, and I'm an early learner with VBA. I'd appreciate ANY advice/direction.
 

Excel Facts

Highlight Duplicates
Home, Conditional Formatting, Highlight Cells, Duplicate records, OK to add pink formatting to any duplicates in selected range.
This link will show how to merge the lists without duplicates.
https://www.get-digital-help.com/20...m-two-columns-using-excel-2007-array-formula/

Another option would be to copy list 2 below list 1 on your WB3 then under the data ribbon select remove duplicates.

You could use the example below to get a list of items in list 2 that are not in list 1.
Excel Workbook
ABCDEFG
1List1List2Not in List 1# Items not in List 1
2Name1Name1Name554
3Name2Name2Name9
4Name3Name3Name10
5Name14Name14Name11
6Name5Name55
7Name6Name6
8Name17Name17
9Name8Name8
10Name99Name9
11Name10
12Name11
13Name5
Sheet
 
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