How to alphabetize in Google Sheets

Knowing how to alphabetize in Google Sheets is crucial for organizing data and making it easier to read and analyze. Alphabetizing, or sorting data alphabetically, can be done quickly using the built-in sort functions.

To alphabetize a single column, select the column, then go to Data > Sort sheet A-Z for ascending order or Sort sheet Z-A for descending order.

If your data spans multiple columns and you want to maintain row integrity, use Data > Sort range instead. Be sure to check the “Data has header row” option if your dataset includes headers, so they don’t get sorted with the rest of the data.

For dynamic sorting that updates automatically when data changes, the SORT function is a powerful tool. For example, =SORT(A2:B10, 1, TRUE) sorts a range alphabetically based on the first column. These methods help keep your data structured and easy to work with.