how do i filter check boxes?

[Bobble]

I am trying to create a spreadsheet that has check boxes in it one column for
outstanding and one column for completed. How can I apply a filter so it will
show me either the ones outstanding or the ones that have been completed?

Thanks if you can help

 

[Jim May]

How are you creating the Check boxes?

 

[Dave Peterson]

I'd use a simple X in a cell--it makes filtering easier.

But you can use checkboxes from the Control toolbox toolbar and change the
properties to move and size with cells (each checkbox!)

Then use a linked cell on the same row that returns true/false for that
checkbox.

An alternative:

Select the range that would have held the checkboxes.
Format|cells|number tab|custom category
In the "type:" box, put this:
alt-0252;alt-0252;alt-0252;alt-0252

But hit and hold the alt key while you're typing the 0252 from the numeric
keypad.

It should look something like this when you're done.
ü;ü;ü;ü
(umlaut over the lower case u separated by semicolons)

And format that range of cells as Wingdings (make it as large as you want)

Now, no matter what you type (spacebar, x, anyoldtextatall), you'll see a check
mark.

Hit the delete key on the keyboard to clear the cell.

If you have to use that "checkmark" in later formulas:
=if(a1="","no checkmark","Yes checkmark")

Or you can filter by blanks and non-blanks.

 

[Bobble]

I am using the toolbars, control toolbox way of putting them in.