Save a filter view in Google Sheets
Select A1:C5, create a filter view, name it Open items, and close the filter view so it is saved. Do not change any values.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsSelect A1:C5, create a filter view, name it Open items, and close the filter view so it is saved. Do not change any values.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Save a filter viewSelect A1:C5, create a filter view, name it Open items, and close the filter view so it is saved. Do not change any values.
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.
Expected result
A saved filter view named Open items covers A1:C5.
Common mistake
Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.
Troubleshooting
Re-select A1:C5 and repeat the final action. A saved filter view named Open items covers A1:C5.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Task | Owner | Status |
| Prepare brief | Anna | Open |
| Review draft | Ben | Closed |
| Publish update | Cara | Open |
| Archive assets | Dev | Closed |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Save a filter view. Select A1:C5, create a filter view, name it Open items, and close the filter view so it is saved. Do not change any values.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- A saved filter view named Open items covers A1:C5.