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Filters on spreadsheets

ResolvedVersion 2003

Katie has attended:
Excel Introduction course

Filters on spreadsheets

How do you organise filters on spread sheets so that information and be gain easily

RE: Filters on spreadsheets

Hi Katie,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the forum.

The first step is to make sure the your data has column headings and there are no blank rows between your headings and the data.

Highlight the headings and go to the Data Menu and then Filter and finally choose AutoFilter.

Filter buttons should appear to the bottom right of each heading. Click on the button and you will be able to filter a value from the column to show the results in the rest of the sheet relating to the option chosen.

I hope this helps.

Regards

Simon

Excel tip:

Naming and Using Constants

Constants make calculations easier so worksheets are more easily understood. Constant values also need to be given relevant and memorably names. It is also easier to change the value of a constant.

For example:
Instead of entering 17.5% in each cell when you generate a VAT amount you could name a Constant "VAT" and assigning a "0.175" value to it. To do this:

From the 'Insert' menu select 'Name', then select 'Define'.

Enter the constant

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