Deleting Visible Rows

[Confused]

If I filter a list, the records that do not meet that criteria are hidden.
The hidden records are the records I want to keep.

If I select the visible rows or records and right click to delete them, will
all of the hidden records return when I view all records in the list?

In terms of training, would it be "safer" to teach users to sort by that
criteria so that the records are together, and then delete those records?

Is there a function that allows you to filter and select at the same time in
order to accomplish deleting certain records from the list?

This question almost seems backwards to me. For example, an even better
approach would be to do an advanced filter on what you want to another file
so that you retain the original list somewhere.

 

[Duke Carey]

Under Data->Filter there is Advanced Filter that allows you to filter
matching rows to a new location. The difference is that you have to create &
use a Criteria range, rather than the filter dropdowns, so it is a little
more work initially.

If you wanted to filter an Address database on the ZIP column, you would
copy the ZIP header to an empty spot on your sheet and immediately below the
ZIP header enter the desired ZIP. For multiple ZIPs use multiple rows. Then
use the Advanced filter, indicate the Criteria range, check Copy to a new
location, and indicate where that should be.

For more complex criteria see the help file

 

[Confused]

Thanks. I do know how to do an advanced filter, but I was wondering if you
know the answer to my questions about deleting visible rows?

 

[Peo Sjoblom]

If you filter and copy to a new location then whatever you filter won't be
included just the same way as you
copy visible cell from autofilter and copy and paste. And if you delete
visible rows the hidden rows will not be deleted.

What Duke explained to you when he answered this part


yes you can use advanced filter, you need to start the filter in the
workbook/sheet where you want the new list

http://www.contextures.com/xladvfilter01.html#ExtractWs


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Regards,


Peo Sjoblom

 

[Confused]

Thanks for the answer!
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Thanks.
Confused

If you filter and copy to a new location then whatever you filter won't be
included just the same way as you
copy visible cell from autofilter and copy and paste. And if you delete
visible rows the hidden rows will not be deleted.

What Duke explained to you when he answered this part



yes you can use advanced filter, you need to start the filter in the
workbook/sheet where you want the new list

http://www.contextures.com/xladvfilter01.html#ExtractWs


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Regards,


Peo Sjoblom