Applying a Custom AutoFilter: MS Excel
Applying a Custom AutoFilter: MS Excel
Custom AutoFilters can be created to meet specific needs. A custom AutoFilter could be used to display records that contain either one value or another. A custom AutoFilter could also be used to display records that meet more than one condition for a column, such as records that contain values within a specific range, such a values between 50 and 1,000.
Follow the easy steps below to apply a Custom AutoFilter:
- Position the active cell anywhere within the data list or within the header row.
- Choose Data | Filter | AutoFilter.
- Drop-down arrows appear along the top row of the list.
- Click on the drop-down arrow of the field to filter.
- Choose Custom.
- The Custom AutoFilter dialog box appears.
- The custom AutoFilter dialog box is used to create criteria for only one field at a time.
- Select the desired options.
- Choose OK.
That's a lot easier that you thought is was going to be isn't it?
Next, I will show you how to use the Subtotal function with AutoFilter.
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