How to Sort a Google Spreadsheet

Google Docs is a powerful online productivity suite that provides users with the ability to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations using only the Web. Without a program disk or files saved on your hard drive, Google Docs allows you to access your information from anywhere. When you open a spreadsheet in Google Docs, you can tweak the document in much the same way as you could using a productivity software program. It even includes the ability to sort columns of information based on a variety of criteria. If you have a Google Spreadsheet and want to sort it, use the Data button.

Instructions

1. Navigate to the Google Docs homepage.

2. Type your email address and password into the boxes, then click "Sign In."

3. Click on your spreadsheet in the list of Google Documents saved on your account.

4. Click on the spreadsheet cell at which you would like to begin sorting your spreadsheet.

5. Click on the "Data" button.

6. Click "Sort sheet by Column [letter], A to Z" to sort your data column alphabetically.

7. Click "Sort sheet by Column [letter], Z to A" to sort your column in reverse alphabetical order.

8. Click "Sort Range" and enter your range specifications to sort your spreadsheet columns by range.