How To Put Names In Alphabetical Order In Google Sheets

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Sorting names in alphabetical order might seem like a daunting task, especially if you are dealing with a vast amount of data. Thanks to Google Sheets, this task can be done in a few simple steps.

Sorting a Column Alphabetically

The first thing you should know is how to sort a single column alphabetically. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

  1. Open Google Sheets and highlight the column you want to sort. You can do this by clicking the letter at the top of the column.
  2. Click on the ‘Data’ tab on the top menu.
  3. Choose ‘Sort sheet A → Z’ to sort the column in ascending alphabetical order. For descending order, choose ‘Sort sheet Z → A’.

Once you click on the appropriate sorting option, you’ll notice that the names in the selected column become sorted alphabetically.

Sorting Multiple Columns Alphabetically

If you want to sort multiple columns in Google Sheets, this task can also be accomplished easily. Here’s how:

  1. Highlight the columns you want to sort by clicking and dragging across the letters at the top.
  2. Click on the ‘Data’ tab on the top menu.
  3. Choose ‘Sort range…’ option.
  4. A pop-up box will appear. Tick the box next to ‘Data has header row’ if your data has one. This will exclude the header from the sort.
  5. In the ‘Sort by’ dropdown menu, choose the column you want to sort first.
  6. For additional sorting, click on ‘+Add another sort column’ and choose the next column to sort and the order (A → Z or Z → A).
  7. Continue adding sort columns as needed, then click ‘Sort’.

After following these steps, the multiple columns you selected should be sorted according to your specifications.

To better illustrate the procedure, you can use the following sample data:

Name	Age	City
John	25	Los Angeles
Anna	30	New York
Mark	35	Chicago
Emma	28	Boston

If you want to sort by ‘Name’ first (A → Z) and then ‘Age’ (small to big), you will get the following result:

Name	Age	City
Anna	30	New York
Emma	28	Boston
John	25	Los Angeles
Mark	35	Chicago

Conclusion

Sorting names in Alphabetical order in Google Sheets can be a simple and quick task once you understand the steps. This feature allows users to easily organize and analyze data, making Google Sheets an essential tool for both personal and professional use.