How can users filter data in Smartsheet?

Users can filter data in Smartsheet by applying filter conditions to view specific subsets of the data. This functionality allows users to display only the relevant information they need, which is essential for effective project management and decision-making.

Filtering helps to streamline the data displayed in a sheet, making it easier to focus on particular tasks, status updates, or project components without being overwhelmed by unrelated information. This is particularly useful in large projects with numerous tasks or resources, enabling users to concentrate on specific criteria such as priority levels, assignees, due dates, or other custom fields.

The other methods listed do not provide a means to focus on specific subsets of data directly within the Smartsheet environment. Exporting data, while useful for analysis or reporting in external programs, does not allow real-time filtering within Smartsheet. Similarly, creating graphs and tagging data with keywords serve different purposes, such as visual representation and organization, rather than filtering for display within the sheet itself. Thus, applying filter conditions is the most direct and effective way to manage data visibility in Smartsheet.