Use Applescript to list duplicates in Mac Office Excel 2011

Hello Apple scripters!
I was thinking if it's possible to use Applescript in Excel to find duplicates using conditional formating then export it on a new list.
Compare 2 columns>highlight duplicates>add result in a new csv file together with either the whole row or column line.
Thanks!
Ernesto

You might try looking/posting here.
Microsoft Support – Office for Mac
Microsoft Support – Office for Mac (2)
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4847068?tstart=0
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