Hey besties! Today, I’m going to share with you a little secret on how to clear a filter in Google Sheets. Yes, you heard it right! I’m going to show you a neat trick that will make your life easier when working with filters in your Google spreadsheets. So, grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let me show you how it’s done.
What is a Filter and Why Remove It?
First things first, let me explain what a filter is and why you would want to remove it. When you filter data in Google Sheets, you can display only the information that matters most to you. However, there may come a time when you want to remove the filters, either to try a new filter or to go back to the original data. And that’s where this little trick comes in handy.
How to Remove a Filter in Google Sheets
Follow these simple steps to remove a filter in Google Sheets.
Step 1: Identify the Filtered Data Range
First, identify the data range in the spreadsheet that contains a filter. Active filters are indicated by a filled funnel icon next to the column header of the respective field. Click on this icon to access the filtering options.
Step 2: Remove the Filter from the Column
In the filtering options dropdown menu, select the “Select all” option. This will remove any filters applied to the current column. Click “OK” to continue.
Step 3: Repeat for Other Filters
Repeat the same steps to remove any other active filters in the remaining columns of the range.
Step 4: Remove All Filters
Another way to remove the filter is to remove filters from the entire data range. To do this, first select the entire range where the filter is applied. Then, click on the filter icon in the toolbar. If a range is already selected with a filter, this action will disable the filter.
Step 5: Your Range is Now Filter-Free
And there you have it! Your data range no longer contains any filters. It’s as simple as that!
If you frequently use filters in your spreadsheets, you may also consider creating a filtered view. Users can create as many filtered views as they want while keeping the original data intact and unfiltered.
Conclusion
And there you have it, my besties! You now know how to clear a filter in Google Sheets. I hope this little trick comes in handy in your day-to-day work. And remember, if you want to learn more about Google Sheets or other productivity tools, head over to Crawlan.com to discover even more interesting articles.
Now it’s your turn! Try out this trick and see how much it simplifies your life. Have a great day and until next time, besties!
