Learn how to filter data using wild cards and other complex criteria using Advanced Filter in Excel.

This month, Susan Harkins introduces an Excel user to advanced filtering and helps a PowerPoint user reduce his work when positioning pictures in PowerPoint.

Excel FILTER Function TL;DR Key Takeaways : The Excel FILTER function is a versatile tool for data analysis, offering an alternative to VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP.

Advanced Filter allows you to generate a unique list of items and extract those items to another place in your worksheet or workbook.

Microsoft Excel’s Advanced Filter feature displays records that match specific criteria. You can also limit the columns returned by this feature.

How do I use advanced filter unique records only in Excel? Under the Data tab, select the Advanced Filter, and then ensure the filter is set to Unique records only.

Learn how to use Excel FILTER, XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS functions to streamline workflows and make smarter data-driven decisions.

Wildcards, an advanced feature of Excel filters, allow you to further specify the parameters for filtering, which is especially useful when searching for and replacing content.