dynamic filter header

[JugglerJAF]

Hi folks, I've been playing around with the dynamic filter function, and have noticed what appears to be some inconsistent behaviour...

Sometimes when using the filter function, the results usually return just the values under each header from the source, but occasionally they do return the header row as well.

It doesn't seem to make any difference if the source is set up as a table or just a range, or if I use relative or absolute cell references. I do have the "use table names in formulas" setting turned off as I absolutely detest that "feature" (I think it makes formulas harder to read, not easier!)

The headers don't usually get returned, but every now and then they do and there doesn't seem to be any logic or consistency behind whether the headers are returned or not and I'd like to be able to choose to include or exclude them rather than having it "random".

Is there any way to specifically structure the formula, or the data to ensure that the header values are returned by the dynamic filter function?

Example below:

 

[Fluff]

How about

=FILTER(A1:E31,(D1:D31="alpha")+(D1:D31="department"))

 

[JugglerJAF]

How about

=FILTER(A1:E31,(D1:D31="alpha")+(D1:D31="department"))

That works nicely. A very elegant solution! Much appreciated.

 

[Fluff]

You're welcome & thanks for the feedback.

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