Filter CSV Rows by Column Value
Keep only the rows that match your criteria — filter by column value, text match, or emptiness. No formulas needed.
What this tool does
Filtering rows is one of the most common data prep tasks, yet most tools make it clunky. Tabular lets you define a column, an operator (contains, equals, starts with, and more), and a value — and instantly get back only the rows that match. Chain multiple filter operations to build complex queries without writing a single line of SQL or code.
Problems it solves
- Extracting customers in a specific region from a large export
- Keeping only rows where a status column equals 'Active'
- Removing rows with empty email addresses before a mail campaign
- Filtering orders above or below a certain value
- Isolating error rows from a processing log for review
Example
Filtered to keep only rows where Status equals 'Active'.
Before
| Name | Status | Plan |
| Alice | Active | Pro |
| Bob | Churned | Free |
| Carol | Active | Free |
| Dave | Churned | Pro |
After
| Name | Status | Plan |
| Alice | Active | Pro |
| Carol | Active | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Which filter operators are available?
Equals, does not equal, contains, does not contain, starts with, ends with, is empty, and is not empty.
Is filtering case-sensitive?
By default, no. Toggle the case-sensitive option if you need exact case matching.
Can I apply multiple filters?
Yes. Add multiple Filter Rows operations in sequence to narrow down your data. Each filter is applied to the output of the previous one.
Is this a Pro feature?
Yes. Row filtering is available on Pro and Business plans.
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