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keltzjd
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Feb 07, 2022
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Filter a table with wildcards based on a different cell not within the table

Good morning! I'm trying to create a scenario where I can filter my table based on a data-validated cell that is not within the table. Is there a way to do this? See attached for sample dataset. Thank you all!

 

 

  • keltzjd 

    =FILTER($A$7:$F$13,NOT(ISNUMBER(SEARCH($A$3,$F$7:$F$13,1))))

     

    This formula works in my Excel online spreadsheet.

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    • keltzjd's avatar
      keltzjd
      Brass Contributor
      How do you achieve it with the filter function? I'd like to stay away from macros just because this will be uploaded to a SharePoint and SP doesn't like macro-enabled workbooks. Thank you!
      • OliverScheurich's avatar
        OliverScheurich
        Gold Contributor

        keltzjd 

        =FILTER($A$7:$F$13,NOT(ISNUMBER(SEARCH($A$3,$F$7:$F$13,1))))

         

        This formula works in my Excel online spreadsheet.

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