Compare Suite can contrast Excel files and show difference in dates
IT revolution has truly changed our lives. But it is business that has undergone most changes. Computers and the Internet made business work faster and in a more efficient way. Besides, the Internet has contributed to internationalization and globalization of business.
But IT revolution as any phenomenon has its advantages and drawbacks. Sure, there are more pros than cons in using computers but modern technologies bring modern challenges. Volumes of information transmitted through the internet and downloaded to personal computers keep growing. What does it mean in practice? It means that your computers contain more files now than 5 years ago. This trend seems unstoppable.
One of the major problems is file compare. Documents and files are changing all the time. Contrasts and agreements sometimes have a dozen of versions. Pricelists are changed every day as the economy and the market situation changes. Thus, use of automated file compare systems is strongly recommended for those professionals working with huge amounts of info.
If you pay your attention to updated version of Compare Suite you will soon understand that you made the right choice. In addition to traditional Compare Suite features, updated program has advanced function in comparing Excel files.
We all know that Excel docs are very popular among office employees, accountants, financers, economists and even webmasters who need to update online pricelists. Excel does not only save information but also processes it using mathematical functions and operations.
What are benefits in using Compare Suite to contrast Excel spreadsheets? Read on.
- It is possible to compare certain sheets of Excel files, as well as to compare sheets within one file.
- Compare Suite correctly opens Excel files preserving width of columns which although can be adjusted (for instance you can cut long columns).
- One of the key advantages of Compare Suite is ability to show difference in dates. What does it mean? Imagine you have got dates stated in a certain column. The other document contains amended dates (let is be start of the project). If you point on the amended date with a mouse cursor you will see difference in date or time expressed in seconds, minutes, hours, days, months and years.
- It is possible to compare certain columns in Compare Suite (however you have to select only one column from each document).
- Compare Suite also shows differences in numbers (in figures and percents). These differences may be included to the final comparison report.



