How to Sort Data in Google Sheets

Jun 7, 2021

In this guide, we'll show you how to use Google Sheets' sort function to sort data in a column of your spreadsheet.

What ways can data be sorted in Google Sheets?

Data or text can be sorted alphabetically (both ways) or numerically (both ways). You can also randomize data across a column, as well. In our guide, we'll show you how to do each of these.

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Right-click the corresponding letter of the column that you're looking to sort in Google Sheets.

Select how you want to sort the data in the column of your Google Sheet.

Sort sheet A—Z: This will sort the sheet alphabetically or from lowest to highest, numerically.
Sort sheet Z—A: This will sort the sheet reverse alphabetically or from highest to lowest, numerically.
Randomize range: This will randomize the given column's data (reorder randomly).

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For anyone who has decided to switch over to Google Workspace, they might find they have a bunch of Excel spreadsheets that they need to transfer first.

How to Sort Data in Google Sheets

What ways can data be sorted in Google Sheets?

Right-click the top of the column you want to sort

Choose how you wish to sort the data