Q. How do I use the FILTER function in Excel, and how is this an improvement over the filter feature? A. The FILTER function was introduced five years ago as part of the Excel Dynamic Arrays rollout.

By using the FILTER function in conjunction with SCAN, you can quickly and easily drill down into your data and uncover valuable insights. Another essential function to consider is CHOOSE.

Creating a list of duplicate values that’s separate from the data source is easier than ever thanks to Microsoft Excel's FILTER() function.

Excel’s self-updating filters use dynamic arrays, structured references, and functions like `FILTER`, `SORT`, and `UNIQUE` to streamline data management and reduce manual updates.

To extract and sort non-adjacent arrays in your data, nest the CHOOSECOLS or CHOOSEROWS functions inside your SORT or SORTBY ...