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FILTER

Known for Advanced Filtering

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Database

FILTER belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Manipulation

FILTER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

FILTER is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Scientists

FILTER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

Business Managers

FILTER 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

Data Analysis

FILTER is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2019

FILTER was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

FILTER was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

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

Advanced

FILTER has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Array

FILTER accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

FILTER accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

FILTER is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Microsoft 365

FILTER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

FILTER runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

FILTER runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Excel Online

FILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

Web Excel

FILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

FILTER needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Range

FILTER accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Array

FILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Boolean

FILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Dynamic Filtering

Functions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria

Multiple Criteria

Flexible Output

Returns Dynamic Arrays

Flexible Filtering
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Requires Modern Excel

Functions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.

Complex For Beginners

Requires Latest Excel Versions

Memory Intensive