Filter where multiple columns are blank

[LGFN1]

This is probably a simple filter, but I couldn't figure this out. I have two columns, I'd like the filter to show only the rows where BOTH columns are not blank. How can I apply such?

 

[Andrew Poulsom]

Filter the first column for non-blanks then the second column for non-blanks.

 

[Momentman]

You could click the Filter button and in both cases, uncheck "BLANKS" (the tick box beside it)

OR

You could Click FILTER, and when you click the small dropdown arrow, select TEXT FILTERS>DOES NIT EQUAL and leave the field blank i.e does not equal blank

I hope that helps

 

[LGFN1]

Thanks Andrew and Momentman, for the reply, but here's the problem (and that's the reason I posted the question in the first place), when I do as you describe, only the rows that are populated in BOTH columns appear, if there's only text in one, it disappears.

 

[Andrew Poulsom]

You said "I'd like the filter to show only the rows where BOTH columns are not blank". Isn't that what you want?

 

[LGFN1]

Oops, you're right, my bad! Sorry! What I meant is I want it to show all rows where ANY of those columns are populated.

Sorry again.

 

[Andrew Poulsom]

In that case you will need to use Advanced Filter:

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

 

[LGFN1]

I understand. Do you (or anyone) perhaps have a quick solution to my specific issue?

 

[Andrew Poulsom]

Say your data is in columns A:B with headings in row 1. In D2 enter the formula:

=OR(LEN(A2),LEN(B2))

and leave D1 blank. Now Advanced Filter your data in place using D1:D2 as the criteria.

 

[LGFN1]

I'm really sorry, but I don't follow you, Andrew. Can you elaborate a bit more, perhaps a screenshot?