"Clear Filter From" Option is Never Available

Once a column is filtered, the option to remove that filter just from that column is always greyed out in my Excel (Microsoft 365, v2604, Build 19929.20090). I have seen multiple references advising...

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m_tarler
Apr 24, 2026
not saying you don't have a problem but the image you show doesn't look like there is any filter applied and hence the 'clear' option is grayed out. Basically the drop down butting is showing a sort icon NOT a filter icon. The list shows (Select All) as checked (i.e. none are filtered out). Maybe you could apply a filter and show us what it looks like when a filter is applied.

m_tarler

Silver Contributor

Apr 24, 2026

not saying you don't have a problem but the image you show doesn't look like there is any filter applied and hence the 'clear' option is grayed out. Basically the drop down butting is showing a sort icon NOT a filter icon. The list shows (Select All) as checked (i.e. none are filtered out). Maybe you could apply a filter and show us what it looks like when a filter is applied.

VOwens1

Copper Contributor

Apr 27, 2026

Thank you m_tarler for clarifying that distinction. I understand now.

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"Clear Filter From" Option is Never Available