An alternative approach is to use the built-in Data Validation feature in Google Sheets. This feature allows you to set specific rules or conditions for cells, including dropdown menus, checkboxes, or custom formulas. By setting data validation rules, you can create interactive filters that update the displayed data based on user-selected criteria.

The QUERY function in Google Sheets allows you to filter and manipulate data from a given range. You can use SQL-like syntax to query your data, apply conditions, and select specific columns. For example, to select the first and second columns from a range A1:C, you can use the formula: =QUERY(A1:C, 'SELECT A, B')

Another way to filter and manipulate data in Google Sheets is by using the FILTER function. This function allows you to create custom conditions and automatically filter data based on those conditions. For example, =FILTER(A1:C, B1:B='Condition') will return all rows from range A1:C where the value in column B equals 'Condition'.

To filter and manipulate data in a more advanced way, you can also leverage Apps Script, which is Google's scripting language for automating tasks in Google Sheets. With Apps Script, you can write custom scripts to perform complex data manipulations, automate repetitive tasks, and even integrate with other Google services or external APIs.