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FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
Table of content
Basic Classification
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
Usage Context
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function- Data AnalystsFILTER is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsFILTER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- Business ManagersFILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function
History
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionCreated By 👤
Organization or team responsible for developing the function
Facts
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
Usage Information
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively
Technical Details
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms- WindowsFILTER runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.
- MacOSFILTER runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineFILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.
- Web ExcelFILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function- RangeFILTER accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
- BooleanFILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function- Dynamic FilteringFunctions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria Click to see all.
- Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Output
- Returns Dynamic Arrays
- Flexible Filtering
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function- Requires Modern ExcelFunctions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Memory Intensive
Ratings
Ease of Use Score 📊
User-rated score for function's ease of useVersatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingScore ⭐
Overall rating combining all scoring attributes
Alternatives to FILTER
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
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needs fewer arguments than FILTER
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is easier to use than FILTER
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is rated higher than FILTER
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
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is easier to use than FILTER
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performs better than FILTER
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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needs fewer arguments than FILTER
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is more versatile than FILTER
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performs better than FILTER
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is more reliable than FILTER
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is rated higher than FILTER