Compare Excel files with Inquire
Tips&TricksExcel has a built-in way to compare two Excel files using the Inquire add-in. The full description is listed in this Microsoft support article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/compare-workbooks-using-spreadsheet-inquire-ebaf3d62-2af5-4cb1-af7d-e958cc5fad42
This requires enabling Inquire first.
- Enter File > Options > Add ins
- Set "Manage" to "COM Add-ins"
- Click Go
- Place a check-mark next to "Inquire"
- Click OK.
The steps are copied from this Super User answer.