Lesson 4.3 – Filtering Data Filtering allows you to display only the rows that match specific criteria while temporarily hiding the rest. It is one of the most useful tools in Excel for exploring, cleaning, and analyzing data without modifying or deleting anything. 1. What Is Filtering? Filtering helps you focus on the information you need by showing only the rows that meet your conditions. You can filter text, numbers, dates, and even colors. Examples: Show only “Electronics” products Display sales greater than 500 Show dates from the last 30 days Filter rows with a specific color 2. How to Apply a Filter Method 1 – Using the Ribbon: Select your dataset. Go to Home → Sort & Filter → Filter . Filter arrows will appear on each column header. Method 2 – Using a Table: If your data is formatted as an Excel Table, filters are automatically enabled. 3. Filtering Text Text filters allow you to show rows that match specif...
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