Filters

You filter a table, form, or query by applying criteria to view a selection of data or, more formally, a subset of the records. There are several filtering methods, including Filter by Selection, Filter Excluding Selection, Filter For Input, Filter by Form, and Advanced Filter/Sort. Different filtering tools can be accessed from either the Filter submenu on the Records menu, the (right-click) shortcut menu, or the toolbar. Table 7.2 summarizes these options.

Table 7.2. Filter Selection Methods
MethodRecords, Filter MenuShortcut MenuToolbar Button
By SelectionYesYesYes
Excluding SelectionYesYesNo
Filter for InputNoYesNo
Filter by FormYesNoYes
Advanced Filter/SortYesNoNo
Excluding Selection and Advanced Filter/Sort buttons can be added to the ...

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