To alphabetize in Excel using Sort, select the data, go to the Data Ribbon, click Sort, then select the column you want to alphabetize by. Select the data you want to alphabetize with your cursor. You can select just one column, or multiple columns if you want to include other information.
How do I sort alphabetically in Excel without mixing data?
Select a cell or range of cells in the column which needs to be sorted. Click on the Data tab available in Menu Bar, and perform a quick sort by choosing any one of the options under the Sort & Filter group, depending upon whether you want to sort in ascending or descending order.
How do I get Excel to sort alphabetically?
- In an excel spreadsheet, find and highlight the column you want to alphabetize.
- Select the button Sort and Filter. Click the drop down menu and select Sort A to Z. A window will appear. Make sure Expand the selection is the chosen option.
- Click Sort. Your selected column will sort.