Remove a filter in Google Sheets
Remove the existing basic filter from the Practice sheet. Do not sort, delete, or change any values.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsRemove the existing basic filter from the Practice sheet. Do not sort, delete, or change any values.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Remove a filterRemove the existing basic filter from the Practice sheet. Do not sort, delete, or 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
The sheet has no basic filter.
Common mistake
Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.
Troubleshooting
Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The sheet has no basic filter.
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.
- Remove a filter. Remove the existing basic filter from the Practice sheet. Do not sort, delete, or change any values.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- The sheet has no basic filter.