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About filters

About filters

Filtering is a quick and easy way to find and work with a subset of entries in a list, document library, or discussion board. A filtered list displays only the rows that meet the criteria you specify for a column. Unlike sorting, filtering does not rearrange the items. Filtering hides rows you do not want displayed.

Two ways to filter items

You can filter items in two different ways:

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