Build a Smart, Dynamic Search Bar in Google Sheets (No Add-ons Needed)

📞 Get 1:1 help: https://www.gotsheet.xyz/products/con... ⭐ Get the free sheet: https://gotsheet.xyz/c/gotsheet-youtube Search smarter in Google Sheets with this dynamic, case-insensitive search bar that lets you filter by category or place — all without complex formulas. In this updated tutorial, I show you a better way to build a dynamic search bar in Google Sheets using SEARCH, FILTER, INDIRECT, and SORT. This handles case sensitivity and allows you to dynamically switch categories — all inside a clean, functional formula. You’ll learn how to: Build a case-insensitive search function Use named ranges for easier formulas Dynamically choose which column to search (Place or Category) Add smart filtering and sorting for cleaner results Prevent blank search results from cluttering your sheet 📄 Copy the full formula here: 👉 =if(ISBLANK(C3),"",SORT(filter(transactions,SEARCH(C3,INDIRECT(C2))),1,TRUE)) 👀 Have a question? Drop it in the comments. 🎓Software Recommendations: ► Starting a Newsletter? Check out Beehiiv with a free trial and 20% off your first 3 months: https://www.beehiiv.com/?via=eamonn ► ConvertKit - creator marketing & newsletter platform - https://partners.convertkit.com/358pj... ► HubSpot free CRM software for sales, marketing, customer service, operations teams. https://hubspot.sjv.io/c/4186908/1001... ► Notion - productivity & note-taking app - https://affiliate.notion.so/p7771a8zwlsu ► Carrd - one page landing sites - https://try.carrd.co/s4x1c97b ► Coefficient - import data and sync with your business systems in Google Sheets - https://coefficient.io/?via=984f9f _______________________________________________ 🖥️ Office items I can't live without: https://amzn.to/3uqSO7Q (amazon) 📲 Find me on LinkedIn:   / eamonncottrell   on Twitter:   / eamonncottrell   _______________________________________________ ⌚Chapter Time Markers: 00:00 - Why this method is better 00:46 - Sample budget data setup 01:16 - Named ranges & formula overview 01:38 - How SEARCH works (case-insensitive) 02:26 - Using SEARCH inside FILTER 03:00 - Building the dynamic formula 03:59 - Using INDIRECT to reference dynamic columns 04:38 - Sorting the filtered results 05:28 - Preventing blank search returns 06:25 - Final walkthrough + resource links 06:58 - Wrap-up and encouragement ============================= #GoogleSheets #SpreadsheetTips #Productivity