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# Filter conditions

# Filter conditions {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 24, 2026  
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Filter and sort options define which records appear in a custom list and the order in which they are displayed.

## Condition elements

You can create custom lists from the My Lists page to quickly access a filtered and sorted set of portfolio records.
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Field | The record field to filter on, such as Business Unit, Company, or Application type. |
| Operator | Defines how the selected field is evaluated against the value. |
| Value | The value that the selected field is compared against. |
[Table 1. Condition elements]

## Logical operators

You can combine multiple conditions using logical operators to create more precise filters.
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| Operator | Description |
|-|-|
| AND | Includes records that meet all specified conditions. |
| OR | Includes records that meet any of the specified conditions. |
[Table 2. Logical operators]

## Filter operators

The following operators are available when defining filter conditions.
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| Operator | Behavior |
|-|-|
| is | Includes records that exactly match the specified value. |
| is not | Excludes records that match the specified value. |
| is not anything | Includes records where the selected field has no value. |
[Table 3. Filter operators]

## Sort by options

Sorting controls the order in which records are displayed in a custom list. You can sort records by one or more fields.

**Sort order behavior**


When multiple sort fields are defined, records are sorted using the fields
in the order they appear in the Sort by section.
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| Order | Behavior |
|-|-|
| Ascending | Displays records from lowest to highest value, such as A to Z. |
| Descending | Displays records from highest to lowest value, such as Z to A. |
[Table 4. Sort order options]