Excel Function

FILTER

Filters rows using include condition.

FILTER(array, include, [if_empty])

Arguments

array

Required

Specify a reference range. You can drag or click start/end cells.

include

Required

Enter an expression such as comparison or calculation.

if_empty

Optional

Enter a text value (wrap with quotes when needed).

Practice Preview

Use FILTER to extract only rows from columns A to D where Category in column B is Food, and return "Not found" when none match. You can set ranges by dragging from the start cell to the end cell in the same argument field.

Example Table

#	AProduct ID	BCategory	CProduct Name	DSales
2	P001	Food	Apple	1200
3	P002	Food	Banana	980
4	P003	Stationery	Notebook	450
5	P004	Stationery	Pen	300
6	P005	Food	Grapes	1500
7	P006	Stationery	Ruler	250
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How to Use (Formula)

=FILTER(A2:D8, B2:B8="Food", "Not found")

Result

P001, Food, Apple, 1200 | P002, Food, Banana, 980 | P005, Food, Grapes, 1500

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FILTER FAQ

How do I use FILTER in Excel?

Use FILTER when you want to return only the rows that match a condition. Enter Target range, Include condition, If empty in that order, then add optional arguments when needed.

Where can I practice FILTER?

Use the "Start Function Practice" button to jump straight into FILTER drills.

What arguments does FILTER use?

The main arguments are Target range, Include condition, If empty. Start with the required ones, then add optional arguments if needed.