FILTER Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples & Practice
Learn the Excel FILTER function: Returns only rows that meet criteria and spills the results. Try focused practice and download a free workbook.
Syntax
=FILTER(array, include, [if_empty])
Available in Microsoft 365, Excel 2021 and Excel 2024 on desktop. Older perpetual releases may not support this function.
Worked example
| Row | A: Employee ID | B: Employee | C: Branch | D: Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | E101 | Amit | Mumbai | 45000 |
| 3 | E102 | Priya | Pune | 62000 |
| 4 | E103 | Ravi | Mumbai | 38000 |
| 5 | E104 | Neha | Nashik | 55000 |
=FILTER(A2:D5,C2:C5="Mumbai","None")
Expected result: 2 matching rows
The Branch column supplies the include condition.
Professional use
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Questions and answers
How can I practise FILTER?
Use the focused ten-question FILTER lab, then download its workbook for ten additional function-specific tasks and an answer key. Core learning works without an account.
Which Excel version supports FILTER?
Available in Microsoft 365, Excel 2021 and Excel 2024 on desktop. Older perpetual releases may not support this function.
Does the browser simulator replace Microsoft Excel?
No. It supports a selected set of formula behavior for practice. Native workbook recalculation, full function compatibility, PivotTables and external data features must be checked in your own Excel installation.
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