How do I sort data in Google Sheets?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

Sorting data is an essential feature when working with large amounts of data in Google Sheets. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Select the range of cells that you want to sort.
  2. Click on the 'Data' menu and select 'Sort sheet by column.'
  3. Select the column that you want to sort by.
  4. Select the sorting order (A to Z or Z to A for text, Smallest to Largest or Largest to Smallest for numbers).
  5. Click on the 'Sort' button.

You can also use the shortcut key to sort data. Simply select the range of cells and press the 'Alt+Shift+1' keys.

It's important to note that when you sort data, the entire row will move along with the cell that you're sorting. So, if you want to sort a specific column without affecting the rest of the data, you'll need to use the 'Sort range' feature instead.

With these simple steps, you can easily sort data in Google Sheets and work more efficiently with your spreadsheets.