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BreakingBadly
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Jun 22, 2025
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Excel FILTER function not working with some formulas

Hey all,

Very weird issue: The FILTER function doesn't return anything when the target cell contains certain (but not all) formulas. For example, it would work if I manually type 0.1 but it will NOT work if I have a =11.9-11.8 formula. It DOES work however on =0.05+0.05 or = 2.9-2.8. I tried formatting the cells every possible way - general, number, indentation, etc and no go. Attaching some screenshots. Could you help me out?

 

  • this could be a roundoff issue.  try:

    =FILTER(B3:D6, A3:A6=ROUND(A1,1), "no")

    Excel has limited digits of resolution and 11.9-11.8 hits that:

     

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  • m_tarler's avatar
    m_tarler
    Bronze Contributor

    this could be a roundoff issue.  try:

    =FILTER(B3:D6, A3:A6=ROUND(A1,1), "no")

    Excel has limited digits of resolution and 11.9-11.8 hits that:

     

    • BreakingBadly's avatar
      BreakingBadly
      Copper Contributor

      You are a genius - that was exactly the issue. Your solution immediately fixed all problematic instances in my entire document. Thank you very much!

    • BreakingBadly's avatar
      BreakingBadly
      Copper Contributor

      You are a genius - that was exactly the issue. Your solution immediately fixed all problematic instances in my entire document. Thank you very much!

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