Sorting

You can sort lists by any column(s). Excel will quickly put database information in the order you specify.

To sort a list

1.
Select any cell in the list.
2.
Choose Data > Sort (Figure 9) to display the Sort dialog (Figure 41).
Figure 41. The Sort dialog, with a primary and secondary sort set up.

3.
Choose a primary sort field from the Sort by pop-up menu (Figure 42).
Figure 42. The Sort by (or Then by) pop-up menu lists all database fields.

4.
Select a sort order radio button:
  • Ascending is lowest to highest.

  • Descending is highest to lowest. ...

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