Excel: Filter data

Filter a sheet on one column, so only the matching rows show.

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Filter a sheet on one column, so only the matching rows show.

Runs on: macOS and Windows only.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Filter data under Excel › Search & Filter, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
File pathYesEnter the file path, or use a variable such as {folder::desktop::path}\file.xlsx.
SheetYesName of the sheet to filter. Supports wildcards: * matches any characters.
ColumnYesThe column to filter on: its heading, e.g. Status, or its letter, e.g. C.
OperatorNoHow each cell in the column is compared with Value. Only the rows that match stay visible.
ValueNoWhat to compare with, e.g. Paid or 1000. For 'Is one of', separate the values with commas, e.g. Paid,Overdue. Leave empty for blank and not blank.

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