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I have 11-50 digital files, all already in Excel, that need careful entry verification, duplicate removal, consistent formatting and overall cleanup. You’ll start with the raw workbooks I provide, review every column for basic data errors, realign any misplaced rows, apply appropriate sorting or filters, and return a single set of polished spreadsheets that are ready for reporting. Because everything originates from existing Excel files (no paper scans or database exports), I expect you to leverage native functions—VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, Remove Duplicates, data validation and similar tools—to keep the process fast yet precise. Accuracy is paramount; every corrected cell must match the source values. Deliverables • Cleaned and fully formatted Excel workbooks • A brief change log noting major corrections or assumptions Let me know your best fixed price for the entire batch and an honest turnaround time. Reliability, speed and meticulous attention to detail will decide the hire.
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Hi! I'd love to assist you with carefully cleaning, verifying, and standardizing your Excel workbooks while preserving the accuracy of the original data. Why Choose Me: Excel Expertise: I have strong experience with Excel, data entry, data cleaning, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, data validation, filtering, sorting, and duplicate removal. Attention to Detail: I will review each column and row for inconsistencies, misplaced data, duplicates, formatting issues, and basic errors while ensuring corrected values match the source. Efficient Workflow: I will use native Excel tools and formulas to process the workbooks efficiently without unnecessarily altering the underlying data. What I Will Provide: • Cleaned and consistently formatted Excel workbooks. • Duplicate identification and removal. • Correction of misplaced rows and basic data errors. • Appropriate sorting, filtering, and validation. • Final quality check against the source data. • Brief change log documenting major corrections and assumptions. I can complete the batch within 2–3 days depending on the file sizes and complexity. My fixed price for the complete batch is $50, and I can start immediately.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Thank you for considering my proposal. I have gone through the requirements in detail. I can handle the complete batch of 11–50 Excel files with a systematic verification and cleanup process, ensuring accuracy while keeping the original source values protected. I’ll review each workbook and column for data errors, misplaced rows, duplicates and inconsistencies, then standardize formatting, apply appropriate sorting/filters and use Excel tools such as XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, Remove Duplicates and data validation where useful. I’ll cross-check corrections against the original files so no source information is changed unintentionally. You’ll receive polished, reporting-ready Excel workbooks along with a concise change log documenting major corrections, assumptions and cleanup actions. I have 10+ years of experience in Excel, data management, financial analysis and reporting and am a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and CPA. I have uploaded samples of similar Excel data-cleaning, consolidation and quality-control projects completed by me earlier in my profile. Payment & delivery assurance: ✅ No upfront payment ✅ Release payment after completion or milestone ✅ Regular updates related to the project ✅ Timely delivery ✅ 100% commitment to project completion I’m ready to deliver a meticulously verified, clean and reporting-ready Excel batch with transparent corrections and dependable turnaround.
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I can clean and verify your Excel workbooks, remove duplicates, correct formatting issues, realign misplaced rows, and return polished reporting-ready files. My approach will be to first review the workbook structure, column rules, duplicate criteria and expected output format. Then I’ll use Excel-native tools and formulas to clean the data carefully while keeping every corrected value aligned with the source. I can help with: * Excel data verification * Duplicate removal * Formatting cleanup * Row and column alignment * Sorting and filters * VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP checks * Conditional formatting * Data validation * Error spotting * Change log preparation Deliverables: * Cleaned Excel workbooks * Consistent formatting * Duplicate-free records * Corrected row alignment * Reporting-ready spreadsheets * Brief change log * Notes on assumptions or unclear items I’ll focus on accuracy, clean structure and fast turnaround, with every major correction tracked clearly for your review. Best regards Ankit
₹750 INR in 40 days
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₹750 INR in 40 days
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Accuracy is the part I’d prioritize here, especially when cleaning existing data where a “correction” can easily become an accidental change. My workflow would be: verify the source → identify duplicates/inconsistencies → clean and format → check the result → provide the final workbooks with a change log. I can also work in batches, so the first set can be checked before the remaining files are processed. How large are the typical workbooks (rows/records)?
₹1,000 INR in 2 days
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Remove Duplicates in Excel is exact-match only, so on files like these it quietly under-removes: two rows that differ by a trailing space, a lower-case letter, or "Ltd" versus "Limited" read as distinct and both survive. So the first pass is normalisation, not dedup. I standardise whitespace and case and fold the obvious spelling variants in the key columns first, then dedup against a defined match key, so what collapses is a real duplicate and what stays is a real record. Realigning misplaced rows works the same way: it needs a stable key to tell a shifted row from a correct one, and I set that before touching anything. Across 11 to 50 workbooks I do this as one reusable routine, a short VBA macro or a Python and pandas pass depending on what fits your files, rather than hand-cleaning each file. That is what keeps it fast and precise, and it means every corrected cell traces back to a rule rather than a judgement call. You get the cleaned and formatted workbooks plus a change log listing the corrections and the assumptions behind them. I do reproducible data-cleanup work like this regularly, including pandas pipelines over messy multi-file datasets where the whole point was that the cleaning could be rerun and audited later. Rate is 900 INR/hr. Once I see the file count and column layout I will confirm the batch total and an honest turnaround, rather than quote a number blind before I know the shape of the data.
₹900 INR in 40 days
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This project immediately caught my attention because it is exactly the type of work I do best. I understand the need for careful entry verification, duplicate removal, and consistent formatting to produce polished spreadsheets ready for reporting. I specialize in using Excel's native functions like VLOOKUP and data validation to ensure speed and precision. Accuracy is my top priority, and I’ll make sure every corrected cell matches the source values. While I am new to freelancer, I have tons of experience and have done other projects off site. If this sounds like what you're looking for I'd love to hear more about your project. Regards, Warrick Van Eeden
₹750 INR in 7 days
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Hello, Since every workbook already lives in Excel, the real risk isn't typing but silent inconsistencies: the same record spelled two ways, or a row drifting one column off. Catching those is what makes a batch truly reporting-ready. Two points would shape the work before I put numbers down. First, which column should decide a genuine duplicate (an ID, an email, a name)? That one choice drives the whole dedup and sorting. Second, roughly how many files and total rows, and is there a single layout every sheet should match? Would a clean-up you can rerun when new data lands be useful, or is this strictly one-off? I can comfortably work within your weekly budget and cover the 40h, keeping a running change log so you see every correction. Once I have your answers, I'll confirm a firm figure. Happy to discuss. Kind regards, Eric
₹750 INR in 2 days
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Hi, I can clean the full batch and return reporting-ready workbooks without changing valid source values or breaking formulas. I’ll inventory the 11–50 files and compare their column structures, verify entries column by column, identify duplicates using an agreed key, realign misplaced rows only when the source supports it, and standardize dates, text, number formats, headers, sorting, and filters. I’ll use XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, data validation, Remove Duplicates, and Power Query where they make the checks repeatable. For QA, I’ll reconcile row counts, record removed duplicates, flag ambiguous cells instead of guessing, recalculate formulas, and spot-check corrections against the originals. Existing VBA, links, and formulas will be preserved unless you ask me to repair them. You’ll receive all cleaned Excel workbooks plus a concise change log covering major corrections, duplicate rules, and assumptions. My profile includes a before-and-after cleanup sample with standardized values and row-count reconciliation. The page is set to hourly, so I’m bidding the minimum ₹750/hour. Assuming standard tables with no damaged files or major macro repair, I can cap the batch at ₹7,500 INR and deliver within four days. I’ll confirm that fixed total after checking two representative workbooks. Which column or combination of columns should define a duplicate, and do the files share the same layout?
₹750 INR in 10 days
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Hello, I can carefully clean and verify all 11–50 Excel workbooks, remove duplicates, correct misplaced rows, standardize formatting, and check data accuracy using Excel’s native tools such as XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filters, conditional formatting, and data validation. I’ll ensure every correction matches the source and provide polished, reporting-ready files along with a clear change log. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to start immediately. Best regards Nosheen
₹750 INR in 40 days
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As a seasoned specialist in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Accountability (MERLA), I possess the attention to detail and proficiency with data that your project demands. Over my 15-year career working with international organizations such as Save the Children, World Vision, and Action Contre la Faim, I've developed a reputation for delivering accurate, high-quality results in time-sensitive environments. Though not explicitly highlighted in my profile, my technical acumen extends to advanced Excel techniques including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, Remove Duplicates and data validation which are the necessary tools for precisely executing your project. My abilities in improving data quality (DQA) align well with your need for meticulous review and correction. Moreover, I am adept at leveraging these functions to maintain native formats for consistent reporting. I am confident in my ability to execute this project within your desired turnaround time while ensuring zero compromise on accuracy or quality. My past experiences collecting, curating, and analyzing large volumes of complex data demonstrate my capacity to handle a task of this magnitude efficiently. With me on board, you can trust that not only will your spreadsheets be flawlessly cleaned up but the entire final product will be 100% reliable and ready for reporting.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hi there, I can help you clean, verify, and format your Excel files efficiently while maintaining 100% data accuracy. I am well-versed in Excel's built-in tools and functions, including: Data Cleaning & Formatting: Removing duplicates, fixing misaligned rows, and applying consistent styling. Advanced Functions: Utilizing VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting, and Data Validation to ensure accurate error-checking. Documentation: I will also provide a concise change log detailing all major corrections and assumptions made during the process. Since your source files are already in digital Excel format, I can get to work right away and deliver high-quality, report-ready spreadsheets. I am ready to complete this entire batch accurately within 2-3 days for a fixed price of ₹800 INR /hr. Looking forward to working with you! Best regards, Naftalia
₹800 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I can handle the cleanup of your Excel workbooks and make sure the final files are accurate, consistent, and ready for reporting. I’ll check the data against the source values, remove duplicates, fix misplaced rows and formatting issues, and apply the necessary sorting, filters, lookup, and validation. I’ll also include a clear change log of the main corrections made. Accuracy will be my priority, especially since you need every corrected value to remain consistent with the original source. I’m ready to start immediately and can work through the batch systematically to keep both accuracy and turnaround under control. Thanks
₹900 INR in 40 days
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Duplicate removal is where batches like this quietly lose rows. Two lines that look identical on screen often aren't: text pulled from a web page or a PDF carries a nonbreaking space (CHAR 160), and TRIM only strips the normal space (CHAR 32), so Remove Duplicates keeps both copies. That same character is why XLOOKUP returns #N/A on a value you can see sitting right there. Same story for an ID stored as text in one workbook and as a number in another. Normalize first, then dedupe. The other thing worth knowing: Remove Duplicates keeps the first row it meets, deletes the rest, and reports only a count. If the second copy was the more complete record, it's gone and your change log can't say what left. So I flag duplicates in a helper column, decide which copy survives, and log them by file and row. A couple of things I need to know. Are duplicates judged inside each workbook or across the whole set, and which columns make a row unique? And does any file carry an ID longer than 15 digits? Excel keeps 15 significant digits, so a 16 digit account number typed as a number is already damaged in the raw file and has to come in as text. You'll get the cleaned workbooks with the untouched originals beside them, so every corrected cell traces back to its source.
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Your batch needs two outcomes: corrected workbooks and traceable changes, without altering source values. I will verify every column, flag misaligned rows, remove confirmed duplicates, normalize formats, add sorting and filters, and return cleaned Excel files plus a concise change log. I will use native Excel checks and Python only for bulk validation where it reduces error risk. My bid is INR 900/hour with an initial paid checkpoint capped at 2 hours: audit the file set, clean one representative workbook, and report the error pattern. Once approved, I will process the remaining files; for a typical 11–20 workbook batch, I expect completion within 2 days and will not exceed the agreed weekly cap without approval. Roughly how many total rows and sheets are in the batch? I can start as soon as the files are available.
₹900 INR in 15 days
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Hello, I’d be happy to handle your Excel verification and cleanup project with accuracy as my top priority. I will carefully review all 11–50 workbooks, check every column for errors, realign misplaced rows, remove genuine duplicates, standardize formatting, and apply appropriate sorting, filters, data validation, conditional formatting, and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP checks. Before delivery, I’ll perform a final comparison against the source files to ensure corrected cells are accurate. I’ll also provide a clear change log covering major corrections and assumptions. Fixed Price: 750inr for the complete batch Turnaround: 3–5 days, depending on file size and quantity. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering clean, reporting-ready spreadsheets. I can also complete a small sample first to demonstrate my accuracy and quality. Ready to start immediately. Warm Regards, abhijith
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hello, we can review the Excel workbooks systematically: verify entries, correct clear data errors, remove duplicates, realign misplaced rows, and standardize formatting without damaging formulas. A lead will run a final QC check and return a concise change log. Please share one sample workbook and the rules you want applied across the remaining files.
₹750 INR in 25 days
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Hi! I can clean and organize your Excel files, remove duplicates, fix inconsistent formatting and make sure the data is structured correctly across all sheets. I can also provide a short change log showing what was corrected. I’m available to start immediately. Please send the files and any formatting or cleanup rules you want me to follow.
₹750 INR in 10 days
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You asked for a fixed price for the whole batch, so: I would rather quote one firm figure than run an open hourly clock, and I can do that as soon as I know the file count and roughly how many rows each carries. The rate shown is only the bid form's requirement. On method, one thing worth saying plainly. With 11 to 50 workbooks, going file by file with Remove Duplicates and manual fixes is both slow and inconsistent, because each file quietly gets slightly different treatment and those differences survive into the output. I build the cleanup once in Power Query and run every workbook through the same steps, so one rule applies to all of them and the change log writes itself. What that covers: - Duplicate detection across files rather than only within each one, which is where the real duplicates usually hide - Column-by-column profiling to find the actual errors, instead of assuming which columns are dirty - Real dates stored as dates and numbers as numbers, so the output is genuinely ready for reporting rather than just tidy-looking - Misaligned rows realigned by matching headers Every corrected cell traceable to its source value, and the change log states the assumptions I had to make rather than burying them. Two questions: do the workbooks share one layout or are they different structures that need merging, and is there a key column that defines what counts as a duplicate?
₹1,000 INR in 20 days
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