How to Sort in Excel

Using the Microsoft Excel program allows you to create spreadsheets and data compilations in a variety of formats to make accessing the information much easier than many other spreadsheet programs. One of the simplest ways to organize different fields or columns in your Excel document is to use the “Sort” option, creating a streamlined flow to the document depending on the arrangement you use. 

Here is a step by step guide to how to sort in Excel:

• To use the sort option for your chosen Excel document, open the document and use the drag feature to move the columns you wish to sort into view.
• Open the sort dialogue by selecting sort in the data menu, and decide whether you want to sort a single column (up and down) or a single row (left to right).
• Then select the sorting method you’d like to use. You have a few options including “Sort left to right,” “Sort ascending,” “Sort Descending,"
• Once you’ve determined the sorting method that best suits your needs, all you have to do is click “OK” in the Sort options dialogue box.

Now you know how to sort in Excel and you can view your data in a more organized fashion.