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    Live Filter Copy by Non-Unique Data, Not in First Row

    Hey, all!
    I'm sorry to bother you, as I'm generally able to find any Excel answers I need by Googling them. I've been out of the Excel game for a few years and am trying to dust off the cobwebs, haha! I haven't been able to find the answer to this problem yet after an hour or two of searching, so I'd greatly appreciate the assist.

    Essentially, I need to filter a table by a column with non-unique data, that's not in the first column. I need this data for each of the categories that we're filtering by, and I have cells that will be referencing the new tables. I found that advanced filtering works, but I need this data to be live, and automatically updated when the raw data is changed. For example:
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    In the above example, I need to create separate tables for each COLOR, with all the data for each of those relevant records. So like this:
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    I'm ok with doing some crazy nesting functions etc, but it needs to be live, so that people that know nothing about excel can open the sheet, paste in new raw data in a single place, and have the filtered off-shoot tables updated through no additional Excel know-how.

    Thanks in advance for your assistance!
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    Re: Live Filter Copy by Non-Unique Data, Not in First Row

    Attaching a sample workbook enables others to work on your problem:

    To attach a sample workbook. Make sure there is just enough data to make it clear what is needed. Include BEFORE/AFTER sheets if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Remember to desensitize the data.

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    Re: Live Filter Copy by Non-Unique Data, Not in First Row

    Done.

    The issues I'm having is that most lookup functions appear to be purposed to pull data based on a search for unique data, and of course vlookup is only meant to search by the first column. Advanced filtering appears to be a one-time thing, that would need to be redone manually for each filter category every time the data is uploaded, and any other potential solutions I've found appear to be array functions that require being activated, and if I recall those need to be reactivated when the data changes? Also there may be a way to do it with macros with advanced filtering, and though I used to be the office Excel guru like 5 years ago, I've forgotten much and don't believe I've ever used macros for anything.

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    Re: Live Filter Copy by Non-Unique Data, Not in First Row

    raw data f2 =C2&countif($C$2:$C2,C2) and drag down (as helpcolumn) (you can hide this if you want).

    in F1 of each sheet the name of the sheet.

    After that with index / match

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    Re: Live Filter Copy by Non-Unique Data, Not in First Row

    Thank you so much, Oeldere! I was thinking I may need a helper column to get the job done--what you put together works 100% perfect. Thank you again!

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    Re: Live Filter Copy by Non-Unique Data, Not in First Row

    Thanks for the rep.

    You're welcome. We appreciate the feedback!

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