Explanation

Basic sorting arranges text alphabetically.

• A to Z: Ascending order
• Z to A: Descending order

For numbers:

• Smallest to Largest
• Largest to Smallest

Example

Sort the Customer column A to Z:

Sort Sales from Largest to Smallest:

Important

Always select the complete data range/table, not just one column, when sorting related records.

Practice

1. Sort Customer A to Z.
2. Sort Sales Largest to Smallest.
3. Sort Product Z to A.