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Filter function and tables

Can you use the filter function in conjunction to creating a table?
I've filtered results from a separate workbook and want to put it in a table if possible so that an end point may be defined and that if the amount of values changes with the filter function the table would adjust to it. Is this possible?

RE: Filter function and tables

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for the forum question.

I you data come from an external Excel file the most efficient way of connecting is to use the Power Query tool as I demonstrated end of the course. You can then filter the data in the query editor and the query will create a dynamic table in the Excel file which will adjust if the amount of values change.

The filter function in Excel is an array formula and unfortunately it is not possible to use an array function inside the table tool and get the table adjusted.


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Excel tip:

Filtering Data in an Excel 2010 Worksheet

When you have an Excel Worksheet with masses of data, it's not going to be easy to sift through it. So, in order to view sections of data, you can use the filter tool. Select the cells you want to filter (no need to select the column headers), then click the Home tab on the Ribbon, click Sort and Filter (you will find this in the Editing Section) then click Filter.

You will now see arrows in the top row of all the columns. If you click on an arrow, it will give you some filtering options so you can sort your data into ''Smallest to Largest'' or ''Oldest to Newest'' and so on..

To turn off the filtering, go back to the Home tab and click the Filter button again.

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