Explanation

This formula relies on theFILTER functionto retrieve data based on a logical test.

Thearrayargument is provided as B5:D14, which contains the full set of data without headers.

Because this range includes 10 cells, 10 results are returned.

Excel formula: Cell contains specific text

Only rows where the result is TRUE make it into the final output.

Theif_emptyargument is set to “No results” in case no matching data is found.

Wildcards

The SEARCH function supportswildcards, so the filter logic can include these characters.

Excel formula: FILTER with partial match

The output from FILTER is dynamic.

If source data or criteria change, FILTER will return a new set of results.

SEARCH returns the position offind_textinsidewithin_textas a number.

Excel formula: Filter this or that

Excel FILTER function

Excel SEARCH function

Excel ISNUMBER function