Filtering with filter views in Google Sheets - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to create a filter view on the range A1:C10.

Google Sheets

Data > [1] > Create new filter view

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

AFilter views

BSort

CPivot table

DChart

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Selecting 'Sort' instead of 'Filter views' from the Data menu.

Trying to create a filter view from the Chart menu.

To create a filter view, you go to the Data menu and select Filter views.

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medium

Complete the code to apply a filter view that shows only rows where the value in column B is greater than 50.

Google Sheets

Click the filter icon in column B header > [1] > Greater than > Enter 50

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

ASort by color

BFilter by values

CFilter by condition

DSort A-Z

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing 'Sort A-Z' which only sorts data, not filters it.

Using 'Filter by values' which filters by specific listed values, not conditions.

To filter rows by a condition like 'greater than 50', use 'Filter by condition'.

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hard

Fix the error in the filter view formula to show only rows where column C contains the word 'Complete'.

Google Sheets

Filter by condition > Text contains > [1]

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Acomplete

BComplete

CCOMPLETE

Dcomplet

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using lowercase 'complete' which does not match the exact text.

Using partial words like 'complet' which do not match.

Use 'Complete' with a capital C to match exactly.

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hard

Fill both blanks to create a filter view that shows rows where column A is not empty and column B is less than 100.

Google Sheets

Filter by condition > [1] > Filter by condition > [2]

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

AIs not empty

BIs empty

CLess than

DGreater than

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 'Is empty' instead of 'Is not empty' for column A.

Using 'Greater than' instead of 'Less than' for column B.

Use 'Is not empty' to filter non-empty cells in column A, and 'Less than' to filter values less than 100 in column B.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to create a filter view that shows rows where column A starts with 'A', column B is greater than 20, and column C is not empty.

Google Sheets

Filter by condition > [1] > Filter by condition > [2] > Filter by condition > [3]

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

AText starts with

BGreater than

CIs not empty

DText ends with

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 'Text ends with' instead of 'Text starts with' for column A.

Using 'Less than' instead of 'Greater than' for column B.

Using 'Is empty' instead of 'Is not empty' for column C.

Use 'Text starts with' for column A, 'Greater than' for column B, and 'Is not empty' for column C to filter as required.

Practice

1. What is the main benefit of using Filter Views in Google Sheets?

easy

A. They allow you to filter data without changing the original sheet for others.

B. They permanently delete rows that don't match the filter.

C. They automatically create charts from filtered data.

D. They convert filtered data into a new sheet.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand what Filter Views do

   Filter Views let you filter and sort data without affecting what others see in the main sheet.

2. Step 2: Compare options to this feature

   Options A, B, and C describe actions that Filter Views do not perform, such as deleting rows or creating charts.

3. Final Answer:

   They allow you to filter data without changing the original sheet for others. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Filter Views = Personal filtering without changing main sheet [OK]

Hint: Filter Views keep your filter private without changing the sheet [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking Filter Views delete data
• Assuming Filter Views create new sheets
• Believing Filter Views change data for everyone

2. Which menu path do you use to create a new Filter View in Google Sheets?

easy

A. Insert > Filter View

B. Data > Filter Views > Create new filter view

C. Format > Filter Views > New

D. Tools > Filter Views > Add

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall the menu location for Filter Views

   Filter Views are managed under the Data menu in Google Sheets.

2. Step 2: Identify the correct submenu

   The correct path is Data > Filter Views > Create new filter view.

3. Final Answer:

   Data > Filter Views > Create new filter view -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Data menu contains Filter Views creation [OK]

Hint: Filter Views are under Data menu, not Insert or Format [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Looking under Insert or Format menus
• Trying to create Filter Views from Tools menu
• Confusing Filter Views with normal Filters

3. You create a Filter View to show only rows where the "Status" column equals "Complete". What happens to the original sheet for other users?

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A. They see the full original data without any filtering.

B. They see only the filtered rows with "Complete" status.

C. The sheet automatically deletes rows not marked "Complete".

D. The sheet creates a new tab with filtered data.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand Filter View effect on others

   Filter Views only change your personal view; they do not affect what others see.

2. Step 2: Analyze options based on this behavior

   The option "They see the full original data without any filtering." correctly states what others see.

3. Final Answer:

   They see the full original data without any filtering. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Filter Views = Personal filter, others see original [OK]

Hint: Filter Views don't change data for others, only your view [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming Filter Views filter data for everyone
• Thinking rows get deleted automatically
• Believing a new tab is created

4. You tried to create a Filter View but it doesn't show any filtered rows even though some rows match your criteria. What is the most likely mistake?

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A. You used the normal Filter instead of Filter View.

B. You deleted the original data before filtering.

C. You applied the filter to the wrong column or range.

D. You saved the Filter View but didn't refresh the sheet.

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify why no rows show in Filter View

   If no rows appear, often the filter criteria is applied to the wrong column or range.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   Deleting data would cause no data at all, normal Filter affects all users, and refreshing is not required for Filter Views.

3. Final Answer:

   You applied the filter to the wrong column or range. -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Wrong filter range = no matching rows shown [OK]

Hint: Check your filter range matches the data columns [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing Filter View with normal Filter
• Not checking the filter range
• Assuming refresh fixes Filter View issues

5. You have a large sheet with sales data. You want to share a filtered view showing only sales from "Region A" and sorted by "Date" without affecting others' views. How do you do this using Filter Views?

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A. Use conditional formatting to highlight "Region A" sales and sort manually.

B. Apply a normal filter to the sheet for "Region A" and sort by "Date".

C. Copy the data to a new sheet and filter and sort there.

D. Create a Filter View, set filter to "Region A" in the region column, then sort by "Date" within that Filter View.

Solution

1. Step 1: Use Filter View to avoid changing others' views

   Filter Views let you filter and sort data privately without affecting others.

2. Step 2: Set filter and sort inside the Filter View

   Create a Filter View, filter the "Region" column to "Region A", then sort by "Date" within that view.

3. Final Answer:

   Create a Filter View, set filter to "Region A" in the region column, then sort by "Date" within that Filter View. -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Filter View + filter + sort = private customized view [OK]

Hint: Filter Views let you filter and sort privately without changing sheet [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using normal filter which affects all users
• Copying data instead of using Filter Views
• Using conditional formatting instead of filtering