Sort A to Z and by numbers
Put a list in order by name or by amount, keep the header row where it is, and sort by two columns at once.
In this lesson
- Click one cell in the column, then Data, then Sort A to Z or Sort Z to A.
- Tick My data has headers so row 1 stays on top.
- Numbers and dates sort Smallest to Largest or Largest to Smallest; text A to Z or Z to A.
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Where it sits in Sorting and filtering
- Sort A to Z and by numbersThis lesson8 min
- Filter a list9 min
- Sort by several columns9 min
- Custom sort order (Low, Medium, High)10 min
- Filter by color and condition8 min
- Advanced Filter9 min
The steps
10 steps: 4 explanations, 4 Do this, 2 questions, then Your turn.
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