# How to Sort Data in MS Access

> To sort data in MS Access, open the table from the Navigation Pane, select a column header, go to the Home tab on the Ribbon, click Ascending or Descending in the Sort & Filter group, and save the sorted data using the Save button.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-sort-data-in-ms-access/
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. In the 'Navigation Pane', double-click the table you want to sort.
2. Click the column header of the field you want to sort.
3. On the Ribbon, go to the 'Home' tab.
4. In the 'Sort & Filter' group, click 'Ascending' or 'Descending'.
5. The sort order applies automatically.
6. Save the data sorted by clicking the 'Save' button.