Filtering and sorting data in Google Sheets allows you to organize and analyze your data more effectively. Here's how to filter and sort data in Google Sheets:
Filtering Data :
* Select the range of cells containing your data.
* Go to the menu at the top of the screen and click on "Data" > "Create a filter."
* Small filter icons (downward-facing triangles) will appear in the header row of your data range.
* Click on the filter icon in the header of the column you want to filter. A dropdown menu will appear.
* In the dropdown menu, you can:
* Use checkboxes to select specific values to include or exclude.
* Use the "Filter by condition" option to apply custom filter criteria, such as greater than, less than, contains, etc.
* Use the search box to quickly filter for specific values.
* Sort the filtered data if needed.
* Once you've set your filter criteria, click "OK" to apply the filter. Only the rows that meet the specified criteria will be displayed.
Sorting Data :
* Select the range of cells containing your data.
* Go to the menu at the top of the screen and click on "Data" > "Sort range."
* In the "Sort range" dialog box that appears, you can:
* Choose the column you want to sort by from the "Sort by" dropdown menu.
* Choose whether to sort the data in ascending or descending order using the "Sort order" dropdown menu.
* Optionally, select additional columns to sort by, in case of ties.
* Once you've selected your sorting criteria, click "Sort" to apply the sort. The data will be rearranged according to the specified criteria.
