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Compare two versions of an Excel workbook and download a readable PDF of the findings. Built for pharmaceutical teams reviewing spreadsheet changes and documenting change control.

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Review findings remain subject to your organization’s assessment and approval process.

Workbook comparisonEXAMPLE
EARLIER VERSIONBatch_Calculation_v01.xlsx
NEW VERSIONBatch_Calculation_v02.xlsx
LOCATIONEARLIERNEW
Inputs!D8250275
Calc!F12=D8*E12=D8*E13
SummaryNo chartChart added
Limits!B4No ruleRule added
Clear findings · PDF report with page numbers
How it works

Three steps from versions to findings.

The tool compares the earlier and newer workbooks, then presents their differences so reviewers can decide what each change means.

01 / SELECT

Choose two workbooks

Select the earlier file and the version you want to review.

02 / COMPARE

Find the changes

Spreadcheck examines worksheet content and workbook features, then groups the findings by type and location.

03 / DOCUMENT

Download the PDF

Use the report to discuss differences and record your team’s impact assessment within its change control process.

Comparison coverage

Look beyond the visible numbers.

A workbook can change in its calculations, presentation or underlying package even when the first sheet appears unchanged.

01

Cell values and formulas

See where entered values or calculation expressions differ between versions, with the earlier and newer content side by side.

Example: Inputs!D8 changes from 250 to 275, or Calc!F12 points to E13 instead of E12.
02

Worksheets and structure

Identify changes in workbook sheets, including added, removed or renamed sheets, so the review reaches beyond individual cells.

Example: a new “Summary” worksheet appears in the newer workbook.
03

Formatting and conditional formatting

Bring visual changes and rule-based highlighting into the findings. A formatting rule can change how an out-of-limit value appears.

Example: a cell gains a red highlight rule even though its value remains the same.
04

Charts

Check charts and their changes, including charts added to or removed from a workbook.

Example: a results chart is added to the Summary sheet.
05

Macros and automation

Surface changes to macro content for attention during review. Reviewers should assess what changed and any effect on the workbook workflow.

Example: a workbook includes a changed VBA component.
06

External links

Identify differences in links to other files or outside data sources, which may affect where a workbook gets its information.

Example: a source link changes from Source_v01.xlsx to Source_v02.xlsx.
07

Signatures

Include signature-related differences in the comparison so reviewers can investigate changes in signed workbook content.

Example: a signature-related package component is present in one version and absent in the other.
08

Other package content

Check supporting workbook components that may not be immediately visible in a worksheet and flag differences for assessment.

Example: a workbook package component changes while the displayed cell values stay the same.
The PDF report

Findings you can follow and discuss.

The report groups differences by type and location, describes the earlier and newer state, and uses red for changes. Page numbers make specific findings easy to reference in a review discussion.

  • See which part of the workbook changed
  • Compare the earlier and new state
  • Refer to numbered pages in review notes
  • Assess each finding under your procedures
Comparison findingsPage 03 / 12
Formula · Calc!F12Earlier: =D8*E12
New: =D8*E13
Conditional formatting · Limits!B4Earlier: no rule
Rule added
External linkEarlier: Source_v01.xlsx
Source_v02.xlsx
Good to know

Simple to start. Clear about the purpose.

What does it cost?

Spreadcheck is completely free to use. Open the product and compare your spreadsheet versions without a service fee.

Does the report approve a change?

No. It presents differences for review. Your organization decides their significance and completes any required change control, validation and approval steps.

How does matching work?

Think of it as checking the earlier and newer versions side by side. The report shows where a difference was found, such as a worksheet cell, chart or external link, and what changed there.

What if a sheet was added or renamed?

Structural changes are included as findings so reviewers can examine the affected content rather than assuming two sheets match only because they look similar.

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Make the next workbook review clearer.

Compare versions, download the findings and bring them into your existing review process. The tool is free.

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