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databricks Platform · Updated Aug 3, 2026

Filter updates for the Databricks Excel Add-in

The Databricks Excel Add in now supports cascading filters and case insensitive string matching.

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What it does

The Databricks Excel Add in now supports cascading filters and case insensitive string matching. Additionally, the LIKE, NOT LIKE, IN, and NOT IN filters are no longer available in the filters list. Preview This feature is in Public Preview.

Why it matters

The Databricks Excel Add in connects your Databricks workspace to Microsoft Excel, bringing governed Lakehouse data directly into your spreadsheets to help you move from data to decisions faster.

Key capabilities
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In short

The Databricks Excel Add in now supports cascading filters and case insensitive string matching. Additionally, the LIKE, NOT LIKE, IN, and NOT IN filters are no longer available in the filters list.

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Key takeaway
The Databricks Excel Add in now supports cascading filters and case insensitive string matching.
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