Are you looking to organize your data in Google Sheets in an orderly and efficient manner? Look no further! In this article, I’ll show you how to sort rows in Google Sheets in just 4 simple steps. Ready? Let’s get started!
Step 1: Select the Data to Sort
The first step is to select the data you want to sort. Simply click and drag your mouse over the cells you want to include. Make sure to select all the necessary information in your selection.
Step 2: Access the Advanced Sort Function
Now that you have selected your data, access the advanced sort function by clicking on “Data” in the menu bar and selecting “Sort Range”. In the sidebar menu that appears, click on “Advanced Sort Options”.
Step 3: Specify the Advanced Sort Options
Once in the advanced sort options menu, you can customize the sort according to your needs. You can choose whether or not to include the header row, select the sorting column, and define the sort order (ascending or descending).
In our example, we have included the header row and want to sort the rows based on the “Age” column in ascending order. Therefore, we will check the box for “Range has a header row”, select “Age” from the “Sort by” dropdown menu, and choose the “A → Z” option for the sort order.
Step 4: Apply the Sort and Admire the Results
Once you have defined your sort options, click the “Sort” button to apply the sort to your data. And voila! You can now see your rows sorted according to your specified conditions.
Basic Sorting Method in Google Sheets
If you prefer a simpler method, Google Sheets also offers a basic sorting functionality. However, this method has some limitations compared to advanced sorting. It does not allow for distinguishing the header row and only offers basic sorting from A to Z or from Z to A.
Here’s how to use it:
Step 1: Select the Data to Sort
Select only the data you want to sort, excluding the header row if it is present.
Step 2: Access the Basic Sort Function
In the menu bar, click on “Data” and then select “Sort Range”. A sidebar window will appear with the sorting options.
Step 3: Choose the Sort Order
In the sidebar window, you have two options: “Sort range by column (A to Z)” for ascending sorting and “Sort range by column (Z to A)” for descending sorting. Select the option that suits your needs.
Step 4: Apply the Sort and Admire the Results
After choosing the sort order, click the “Sort” button to sort your data. You will then be able to see the selected rows sorted according to the specified order.
Now you know how to sort rows in Google Sheets using these two simple methods! If you want to learn more about advanced features of Google Sheets, visit Crawlan.com for other interesting tips and advice.
And remember, sorting your data allows you to organize your work more efficiently and save valuable time. So go ahead and bring order to your spreadsheets in Google Sheets now!
