About filters

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Filtering is a quick and easy way to find and work with a subset of entries in alist,document library, ordiscussion board.A filtered list displays only therows that meet the criteria you specify for a column. Unlike sorting, filteringdoes not rearrange the items. Filtering hides rows you do not wantdisplayed.

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You can filter items in two different ways:

  • Cc723099.ZA060474651033(en-us,TechNet.10).gif By applying afilter to the current view

  • Cc723099.ZA060474661033(en-us,TechNet.10).gif By defining a view that displaysfiltered items, and then selecting that view