Filtering is used extensively in Excel to show and hide specific values in a dataset. Most often, you use a vertical filter, where the rows of the worksheet are filtered . A horizontal filter, where the columns of the worksheet are filtered, is not a built-in feature in Excel. You can however create a horizontal filter in a number of ways.
You should be asking “How to filter data arranged horizontally in columns in Excel?”
To filter data arranged horizontally in columns, you can use the FILTER function. In the example shown, the formula in C9 is: = TRANSPOSE(FILTER( data, group = “fox”)) where data (C4:. L6) and group (C5:. L5) are named ranges. Note: FILTER is a new dynamic array function in Excel 365. In other versions of Excel, there are.
Click on options button → Select sort left to right & click OK. Now select the row on the basis of which you want to sort your data & click OK. You have horizontally sort your data. Important Note: With Excel tables your are not able to use this technique.
How do I use the filter function in Excel?
The FILTER function can be used to extract data arranged vertically (in rows) or horizontally (in columns). FILTER will return the matching data in the same orientation.
While we were reading we ran into the query “Why is my filter not working in Excel?”.
Another reason why your Excel filter may not be working may be due to merged cells. Unmerge any merged cells or so that each row and column has it’s own individual content. If your column headings are merged, when you filter you may not be able to select items from one of the merged columns.
Or if you only want to filter out only the specific range then choose the section which you want to filter prior to turning on the Filter. If you don’t choose the area then Excel applies the filter on the complete one. This can also result in selection up to the first empty column or rows excluding the data present after the blanks.
Excel why is filter greyed out?
The most common reason why the Sort and Filter icon is grayed out in Excel is because multiple sheets are selected. To ensure that you have only one active sheet in order to enable Soft and Filter icon, right click on the sheets and click on Ungroup Sheets. The Sort and Filter icon will now become active.
In Excel 2016, we can’t use filter when part of the data is within a table/pivot table and the rest in not. Besides to the workaround you found, you may consider including the data in certain range to your pivot table data source. So all of your data can be viewed in the same pivot table after modification and use filter.
You may be asking “Why can’t I filter out empty rows or columns?”
If your data has empty rows and/or columns or if you are only wanting to filter a specific range, select the area you want to filter prior to turning Filter on. Failing to select the area leaves Excel to set the filter area. This could lead to Excel selecting only up to the first empty row or column, excluding additional data past these points.
How to clear Microsoft Excel filters?
The best option for clearing up all the Excel filters is by tapping to the Clear button present on the ribbon (which is on the right section of the filter button). This will leave the filter turned on, but it will clear all the filter settings. So now you can make a fresh start with your complete data.
The best way to clear all of the filters is to click the Clear button on the Ribbon (to the right of the Filter button). This then leaves Filter turned on, but removes all filter settings allowing you to start again with the full set of your data. If the Filter button is greyed out check that you don’t have your worksheets grouped.
What happens if you don’t select the filter area?
Failing to select the area leaves Excel to set the filter area. This could lead to Excel selecting only up to the first empty row or column, excluding additional data past these points. It’s much better to manually select to be sure you have all of the data included.