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How to create searchable data while filtering automatically ?
I need help
Im using Microsoft Excel 365 on my MacBook , i have a task making a data list searchable while it automatically filters with the new =filter function. since I'm new to all of this i have no idea on ow to write the code , if you have any helpful information that would be great.
kind regards
DG
I don't know of a way to filter as you type using standard excel functions. You can do it using textboxes for the input, but it does require some vba.
There are instructions here how to set it up.
https://chandoo.org/wp/filter-as-you-type-excel/
Also, I attached an example file you can look at (right click on the worksheet tab, select view code, and you will see the macro code). One thing I did differently is I did not use a linked cell, I just changed the macro code to pull the value directly from the textbox instead of getting it from the linked cell.
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DM_G0 Well, why don't you share with us what kind of data you are working with and what the outcome should be?
If it's just the FILTER function you want to learn more about, check the link below.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/filter-function-f4f7cb66-82eb-4767-8f7c-4877ad80c759
Riny_van_Eekelen
Thank you for responding to my question, as you can see I would like to input for example the first letter or number on cell B1 while upon doing this action I would like the data to collapse and open automatically while I input a value whether is a number or text
my problem with this is that i do not know the formula for this.kind regards
DM_G0 I'm afraid it's not clear. B1 doesn't seem to be part of your data table.
