How to clear all filters in excel
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To clear all filters in Excel, follow these steps:
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Select the Filtered Table or Range
Click any cell within the range or table that has active filters. Excel will recognize the filter arrows in the column headers. -
Access the Data Tab
Go to the Data tab in the Ribbon at the top of Excel. -
Click Clear
In the Sort & Filter group, click the Clear button. This removes all filters from every column in the selected range or table, restoring the full dataset. -
Alternative Method Using Filter Arrows
Click the filter arrow in any column with a filter applied. Select Clear Filter From [Column Name]. Repeat for each column with filters to remove them individually. -
Keyboard Shortcut Method
Press Alt + A + C on Windows to instantly clear all filters in the active table or range. On Mac, use Control + Shift + F to remove filters. -
Using the Home Tab
Filters can also be toggled off entirely by selecting the range, going to the Home tab → Editing group → Sort & Filter, and choosing Filter. Clicking this will remove all filter arrows and any applied filters.
Notes:
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Clearing filters does not delete data; it only restores the hidden rows to visibility.
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If you have multiple tables on the same sheet, clear filters individually for each table.
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Excel preserves formatting, so conditional formatting or color coding remains after filters are cleared.
This method ensures that all rows in your dataset are visible and ready for new sorting or filtering.
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