How to Sort Data in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Sort Data in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells containing the data you wish to sort.
After that, go to the top menu bar and then click 'Sort & Filter' under the Home tab.
Choose your preferred order from the list of options.
After completing these steps, the selected data will be sorted based on your input.
Quick answer: To sort data in Excel, first select the cells you want to organize. Next, navigate to the top menu bar, click 'Sort & Filter' under the Home tab, and choose your preferred sorting order from the available options to automatically update your worksheet.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Organize your spreadsheets efficiently using Microsoft. Select your cells, choose Sort and Filter under the Home tab, and apply your preferred order. This guide shows how to sort Data in Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells containing the data yo..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected data will be sorted based on your input". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to sort Data in Microsoft Excel?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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