You can sort a one-level bulleted or numbered list so the text appears in ascending (A to Z) or descending (Z to A) alphabetical order. Select the list you want to sort. Go to Home > Sort.

Why can't I sort alphabetically in Word?

First, you must check the Sort Column Only box under Layout > Sort > Options > Sort Options. But once you check this box, then click OK, and OK again, the column you selected is rearranged, but not sorted. ... Now click Layout > Sort > Options > Sort Options and check the Sort Column Only box. Click OK, then OK again.

Is there a program that will alphabetize a list?

You can quickly and easily sort the text of a bulleted or numbered list in Microsoft's popular Word program so that your text is in alphabetical order. In the Sort Text dialog box, under Sort by, click Paragraphs and Text, and then click either Ascending or Descending.