When filtering merged cells in Excel, only the first row appears

1. Problem description

如果对合并单元格直接筛选，只能筛选出第一个单元格的值

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2. Cause analysis:

When Excel filters cells, if it encounters a discontinuous area (that is, there is a blank cell in the middle), it will not recognize the subsequent content;

After merging cells,
except for the first row,
the values ​​in the remaining rows will be automatically cleared.
As a result, when filtering cells,
only the first cell of the merged cell and the data in its corresponding row will be displayed.

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3. Solution:

Specific steps:

1. First copy a format that is the same as the merged column
2. Then unmerge the merged columns
3. Press F5 to locate the null value
4. Directly enter "=" to enter the formula state, then press "↑", then hold down CTRL and press Enter. (Press Ctrl+Enter to complete filling)
5. Then use the format painter to brush the format of the auxiliary column to the unmerged column
6. Just filter it

4. Reference links

1. Solve the problem that only the first row appears when filtering merged cells

2. Excel application skills: filter merged cells