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Sort Data Sheet Columns

You can sort data sheets by column in ascending or descending order. The columns in the data sheets are sorted by either ascending or descending order. If you do not select a column, the ascending or descending order is applied to the first column by default.
  1. Select the General tab of the Insert Data Sheet window when you create the data sheet, or the Data Sheet Properties window for an existing data sheet.
  2. To access the Data Sheet Properties window, right-click the data sheet field, and then select Properties.
  3. In the Data Sheet Fields window, select the column that the data is sorted by first.
  4. In the Sort column section, select the 1st check box and Asc (ending) or Desc (ending) order.
    A key icon appears on the left of the column, indicating the sort order.
  5. One at a time, select up to three more columns in the appropriate sort order.
    Select the appropriate number check box (2nd, 3rd, or 4th) for each.
    A key icon and superscript number appear on the left of each column included in the sort order.

  6. To go to another tab, select the tab.
  7. If you have completed filling in tabs, to save the data sheet information, select OK.