Excel 2013: Sorting Data

TL;DR

Learn how to effectively sort and organize data in Excel using various sorting options and techniques.

Transcript

When you have a lot of different rows in your spreadsheet, you may want to sort the data so you can view it more easily. Sorting can re-order things alphabetically, numerically, by date, or even by color. Depending on your preference, you can either sort from the Home tab, using the Sort & Filter drop-down menu. Or you can use the commands in the D... Read More

Key Insights

• 📑 Sorting data in Excel can be done from the Home tab or the Data tab, providing different sorting options.
• 🤝 Manually selecting cells is important when dealing with unusual worksheet layouts for sorting.
• 👻 Creating a custom sort allows you to order data in a specific way that suits your needs.
• 👻 Sorting in multiple levels allows for more advanced organization of data.
• ⚾ Excel offers the option to sort data based on cell formatting, such as color, font color, or cell icon.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can you sort data in Excel?

To sort data in Excel, select any cell in the column you want to sort and click the ascending or descending command. Excel will automatically reorder the other columns to maintain correct information.

Q: What should you do if your worksheet has an unusual layout for sorting data?

If your worksheet layout is unusual, you may need to manually select the cells you want to sort instead of relying on Excel. This is called sorting a cell range.

Q: Can you sort data in a custom order in Excel?

Yes, you can create a custom sort in Excel. By selecting the Sort command and choosing Custom List, you can define a specific order for your data.

Q: How can you sort data in multiple levels in Excel?

To sort in multiple levels, use the Add Level button in the Sort command. Select the columns you want to sort by in each level, and Excel will order the data accordingly.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Sorting data in Excel allows for easier viewing and organization of information.

• Sorting can be done from the Home tab or the Data tab in Excel.

• It is important to manually select cells when sorting data with an unusual layout.