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Excel 2021
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Dynamic Array
=FILTER()
How to use the FILTER function in Excel to filter a range of data based on criteria you define.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel for iPadExcel for iPhoneExcel for Android tabletsExcel for Android phones
=FILTER(array,include,[if_empty])
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Output typeArray
Popularity90 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayYes
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
array |
Any type | Required | The array, or range to filter |
include |
Any type | Required | A Boolean array whose height or width is the same as the array |
if_empty] |
Range | Optional | The value to return if all values in the included array are empty (filter returns nothing) |
▣ Examples
Example 1
=FILTER(A5:D20,(C5:C20=H1)*(A5:A20=H2),"")
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