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Use filters to temporarily hide some of the data in a table, so you can focus on the data you want to see.
Filter a range of data
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Select any cell within the range.
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Select Data > Filter.
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Select the column header arrow
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Select Text Filters or Number Filters, and then select a comparison, like Between.
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Enter the filter criteria and select OK.
Filter data in a table
When you Create and format tables, filter controls are automatically added to the table headers.
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Select the column header arrow
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Uncheck (Select All) and select the boxes you want to show.
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Click OK.
The column header arrow 
