7. Sorting
This chapter will show you the various ways you can sort your data, even by color.
Sorting data is a significant capability in Excel, allowing you to view data from least to greatest, greatest to least, by color, or even by your own customized sort listing. This chapter shows you the variety of ways you can sort your data in Excel.
Preparing Data
Your data should adhere to a few basic formatting guidelines to make the most of Excel’s sorting capabilities:
• There should be no blank rows or columns. The occasional blank cell is acceptable.
• Every column should have a header.
• Headers should be in only one row; otherwise, Excel gets confused and is unable to find the header row on its own.
Sorting in the Web App
The sorting capabilities ...
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