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    Filter multiple columns for a single word

    I want to run a filter "contains" RND on multiple columns but can't figure out how to do it. I think I need to use a macro or the Advanced Filter. Can anyone help explain how to do it?
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    Re: Filter multiple columns for a single word

    in a column adjacent to your data assuming data has headers in row 1
    so say your data goes from a1:j100
    leave k1 blank
    in k2 put

    =COUNTIF(A2:J2,"*RND*")
    select range a2:j100
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    filter in place
    make sure list range is a1:j100
    criteria range is $k$1:$k$2
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    Re: Filter multiple columns for a single word

    Thanks I'll try this tomorrow and let you know!

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    Re: Filter multiple columns for a single word

    Of course the other option is to simply fill
    The same formula down to end of data then
    Use the normal filter and filter on true
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    Re: Filter multiple columns for a single word

    I found another method using a macro but thanks I will try this at some point later I'm burned out :D

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