Use slicers to filter data

Convert data into a table

1. There are four ways to convert data into a table:

   Note: In order to use a slicer, you must convert your data into a table first.

   • Press Ctrl + T.

   • Press Ctrl + l.

   • Select Home > Format as Table.

   • Select Insert > Table.

2. Select OK.

Use a slicer to filter data

1. Select Insert > Slicer.
   

2. Select the fields you'd like to filter.

3. Select OK and adjust your slicer preferences, such as Columns, under Options.

   Note: To select more than one item, hold Ctrl, and then select the items that you want to show. Select and hold the corner of a slicer to adjust and resize it.

4. Select Clear Filter to clear the slicer filter.

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