How-To Guide: Sorting a List in Microsoft Word

There are times when you’ve typed a list in Microsoft Word and would like to sort it alphabetically.

To alphabetize the list:

• Make certain each item in the list is on a separate line.
• Highlight the items you would like to sort.
• Click Table and then click Sort.
• A Sort Text dialog box will appear.
• Click OK and the list should be alphabetized.

To alphabetize a column in a table:

• Highlight the column you would like to sort

• Click Table and then click Sort.
• A Sort dialog box will appear.

Click OK and the column should be alphabetized

 

[Posted on March 7, 2008]