Filter by date in Google Sheets
Format B2:B4 as dates, create a filter on A1:B4, and filter Due date to dates after August 10, 2026.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsFormat B2:B4 as dates, create a filter on A1:B4, and filter Due date to dates after August 10, 2026.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Filter by dateFormat B2:B4 as dates, create a filter on A1:B4, and filter Due date to dates after August 10, 2026.
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 filter covers the date table.
Common mistake
Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.
Troubleshooting
Re-select B2:B4 and repeat the final action. A filter covers the date table.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Task | Due date |
| Review | 46235 |
| Publish | 46249 |
| Launch | 46265 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Filter by date. Format B2:B4 as dates, create a filter on A1:B4, and filter Due date to dates after August 10, 2026.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- A filter covers the date table.