Cómo funciona.
FILTRAR es una función fundamental de Excel. Filtra un rango o matriz de datos en función de los criterios que definas, expandiéndose automáticamente. Permite automatizar hojas de cálculo, simplificar fórmulas complejas y analizar datos con total precisión en Microsoft Excel y Google Sheets.
💡 En palabras sencillas.
Sifts through a table of data and extracts only the rows that match your criteria, spilling the results down the sheet.
"Think of this like sifting sand through a sieve. Only the grains that match your rule pass through, while the pebbles stay behind."
Sintaxis.
Notación Estándar de Excel=FILTRAR(matriz; incluir; [si_vacío])Argumentos.
A continuación se detallan todos los parámetros aceptados por esta función.
The range of cells you want to filter.
Ejemplo:A2:B6A logical array condition that evaluates to TRUE or FALSE for each row.
Ejemplo:B2:B6="Red"The value to return if no records meet the filter conditions.
Valor por defecto: "No Matches"Ejemplo práctico.
Caso de Uso Paso a PasoFilter Overdue Projects
Extract only the rows where the Status is "Overdue".
| Task Name | Status | Result Task | Result Status | Target Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database Setup | Completed | — | — | Overdue |
| API Design | Overdue | — | — | — |
| Frontend Layout | In Progress | — | — | — |
=FILTER(A2:B6, B2:B6="Overdue", "None")Evaluates FILTER over the sample table cells, placing the verified output in cell C2:D6.
Generador de fórmula.
Abrir Asistente CompletoPersonaliza los campos de argumento a continuación para generar una fórmula lista para copiar y pegar en tu hoja de cálculo.
=FILTRAR()Comportamiento del resultado.
Returns "Calculated output" based on sample evaluation criteria and active cell references.
Buenas Prácticas
- To combine conditions, use multiplication `*` for AND logic (e.g. `(B2:B6="Red")*(C2:C6>50)`) and addition `+` for OR logic.
- Ensure cells below the filter formula are completely empty to let the array spill successfully.
Errores Frecuentes
- If the spill range is blocked by existing text or numbers, the formula returns a #SPILL! error. Clear the blocking cells to fix it.
- FILTER is a dynamic array function and is only supported in Excel 365 and Excel 2021+.
Compatibilidad de plataforma y versiones.
Matriz verificada con base en los motores de cálculo oficiales de Microsoft Excel y Google Sheets.
In Excel 2019, use Advanced Filter (Data tab), a PivotTable, or INDEX/MATCH array formulas.
Introduced in Excel 365 and Excel 2021 as part of the Dynamic Array engine. Not available in Excel 2019.
Native Google Sheets formula (available in Sheets since early versions). Note that parameter order is =FILTER(range, condition1, [condition2]) in both platforms.
Preguntas frecuentes.
Dudas TécnicasWhy does the FILTER function return a #CALC! error?↓
A #CALC! error indicates that no rows met your criteria and the optional third argument [if_empty] was left blank. Set [if_empty] to "No records" or "" to handle empty results.
What does the #SPILL! error mean when using FILTER?↓
A #SPILL! error occurs when the dynamic array results cannot expand because one or more cells in the output spill zone already contain existing text, numbers, or formatting. Clearing those obstructing cells immediately resolves the error.