Excel Macro - Remove Duplicates

Purpose: This macro will quickly identify and remove duplicate entries from a selected range in Excel.

Excel's built-in "Remove Duplicates" function and the macro provided achieve the same primary goal: they both remove duplicate entries from a selected range. However, there are some differences and potential advantages to using my macro:

1. Automation & Integration: If you're creating a suite of macros or an Excel tool for users, integrating this macro can provide a more seamless experience. Users can run multiple macros in sequence without navigating through Excel's ribbon each time.
2. Customization: The macro can be easily customized to fit specific needs. For instance, you can modify it to highlight duplicates instead of removing them, or you can set it to remove duplicates based on specific criteria that the built-in function might not offer.
3. User Experience: The macro provides a user prompt to select a range, ensuring they're aware of the action they're about to take. This can be especially useful for less experienced Excel users who might accidentally remove duplicates from an entire sheet without intending to.
4. Consistency: If you're distributing a workbook to users who might have different versions of Excel, a macro ensures consistent functionality. Some older versions of Excel might not have the same built-in features or might have them located in different places.
5. Batch Operations: If you're performing several operations in sequence (e.g., cleaning data, then analyzing it), a macro can automate this process, making it a one-click operation rather than multiple steps.