Use WPS Filter through 3 how-to topics, including setting up a filter, switching condition logic, and removing a filter; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Set Up a Filter | Free |
| 2 | 2. Switch Condition Logic | Free |
| 3 | 3. Remove a Filter | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Set Up a Filter
Entry: Toolbar → Filter → Add Condition
- Open the target worksheet.
- Click Filter on the toolbar.
- Click Add Condition.
- Select the field you want to filter.
- Set the required filter condition.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The filter condition appears in the current worksheet.
- What you can do next: You can continue adding conditions or review the filtered results.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the target worksheet is not ready for editing, it may be harder to identify the correct filtering target.
- Environment note: Keep field content in a consistent format so the results are easier to review.
2. Switch Condition Logic
Entry: After adding filter conditions, switch the logic option in the condition area
- Set at least one filter condition first.
- Find the logic switch option in the filter condition area.
- Select All Conditions Met or Any Condition Met as needed.
- Review the worksheet results and confirm that the current logic matches your goal.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The logic option changes to the selected state.
- What you can do next: The worksheet updates the visible results based on the new condition combination.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: When multiple conditions are similar, it is easy to confuse the result range of all conditions versus any condition.
- Environment note: The difference becomes more obvious when multiple conditions are present.
3. Remove a Filter
Entry: Toolbar → Filter → Delete Filter
- Open the worksheet where a filter is already applied.
- Click Filter on the toolbar.
- Select Delete Filter.
- Check whether the worksheet shows all data again.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The previous filter condition is no longer shown.
- What you can do next: All rows are visible again, and you can set a new filter if needed.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Editing only one condition instead of removing the filter may leave the worksheet in a filtered state.