How to order alphabetically in Google Sheets

Click a cell in the column to alphabetize, then Data → Sort sheet → A to Z (or Z to A). For part of the sheet, select the range and use Data → Sort range with “Data has header row” checked. Use the SORT formula when you want a sorted view that stays linked to the source.

Steps

  1. 1

    Select the range or click inside the column.

  2. 2

    Open Data → Sort sheet or Data → Sort range.

  3. 3

    Choose column and A→Z or Z→A.

  4. 4

    Use Advanced options for multi-column sorts.

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