A features that displays only the data in column (s) according to specified criteria *
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To display only the data in a column according to specified criteria, you can use the filtering feature in spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Here's how you can do it:
1. Open your spreadsheet program (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) and open the worksheet containing the data you want to filter.
2. Select the column you want to filter. You can do this by clicking on the column letter at the top of the spreadsheet (e.g., "A" for the first column).
3. In the toolbar or menu, look for the "Data" tab or menu option. Click on it to reveal the available data tools.
4. Within the "Data" tab or menu, look for a button or option related to "Filter" or "Sort and Filter". The exact name may vary depending on your spreadsheet program.
5. Click on the "Filter" option. This will add filter icons to the header row of your selected column, usually shown as downward-pointing arrows.
6. Click on the filter icon for the column you want to filter. A dropdown menu will appear with various filtering options.
7. Depending on your needs, choose an option from the dropdown menu to filter the data. The available options typically include text filters (e.g., contains, starts with, ends with), number filters (e.g., greater than, less than), and date filters (e.g., before, after).
8. After selecting a filtering option, you'll see a dialog box or input field where you can specify the criteria for filtering. Enter the desired criteria based on your specific requirements (e.g., a specific text string, a numerical value, or a date).
9. Click "OK" or "Apply" to apply the filter. The spreadsheet program will then hide all the rows that do not meet the specified criteria, leaving only the filtered data displayed in the column.
10. To remove the filter and display all the data again, you can either click on the filter icon and choose to clear the filter or go back to the "Data" tab or menu and click on the "Filter" option again to turn off the filter function.
By following these steps, you can easily display only the data in a column according to specified criteria using the filtering feature of spreadsheet programs.