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FILTER Function Examples in Excel

Learn practical filter function examples in excel for modern dynamic Excel reports and spill formulas.

Updated 2026-06-125 practical examplesCopy-ready

What it does

FILTER returns matching rows from a range or array.

Syntax or pattern

=FILTER(array, include, [if_empty])
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5 practical examples

1

Filter by region

Return rows for the East region.

=FILTER(Sales,Sales[Region]="East","No rows")

Dynamic results spill into nearby cells.

2

Filter by date range

Return rows between two dates.

=FILTER(Sales,(Sales[Date]>=F1)*(Sales[Date]<=G1),"No rows")

Multiplication applies AND logic.

3

Filter by selected category

Use a dropdown cell as criteria.

=FILTER(Products,Products[Category]=H2,"No products")

Great for interactive sheets.

4

Filter multiple conditions with OR

Return East or West rows.

=FILTER(Sales,(Sales[Region]="East")+(Sales[Region]="West"),"No rows")

Addition applies OR logic.

5

Filter and return one column

Return matching product names only.

=FILTER(Products[Name],Products[Category]=H2,"None")

The array can be one column.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Make sure spill ranges have empty space below or beside them.
  • Use Excel Tables where possible for expanding source data.
  • Older Excel versions may not support all dynamic array functions.

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FAQ

What is a spill formula?

A spill formula returns multiple cells from one formula entered in a single cell.

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