Compare text values in 2 columns, and ignore blank cells

NicholasH

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Office Version
  1. 365
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  1. Windows
Hey guys,

I'm just wondering if anyone can help me with writing a formula for comparing values in 2 columns and ignore blank cells please?

For the example below:

If the values match or if there's a blank, then show up as "Okay"
If the values do not match, then show up as "Bad"

ABCD
Item 13Okay
Item 322Okay
Item 445Bad

Thanks so much in advance for any help!
 

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Book1
ABCD
1
2Item 13Okay
3Item 322Okay
4Item 445Bad
sheet
Cell Formulas
RangeFormula
D2:D4D2=IF(OR(C2="",B2="",B2=C2),"Okay","Bad")
 
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