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Sort a Word Table

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Sort A Word Table

Sort tables to Ascending or Descending order.

The difference between Ascending and Descending sorts is as follows:

ASCENDING:	Arranges text from A to Z. Numbers from smallest to largest. Dates from the oldest in time to the most recent. Sort Ascending button
DESCENDING:	Arranges text from Z to A. Numbers from largest to smallest. Dates from the most recent to the oldest time. Sort Descending button
When you rearrange a table by sorting it, Word rearranges the formatting as well as the data. Sort a Word table before you format the table.

To sort a table using the Ascending or Descending buttons, follow these steps:

1.	Select the column that is to be the basis of the sort.
2.	Click the Sort Descending button on the Tables and Borders toolbar for a descending sort or the Sort Ascending button for an ascending sort.
	Sort Ascending button
	Sort Descending button

Microsoft Word XP