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How to solve the problem that the values ​​in the excel table are only sorted by the first digit

Asked by: Turner 380 views Software November 19, 2018

How to solve the problem that the values ​​in the excel table are only sorted by the first digit

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  1. +6Votes  

    That’s because your data is entered in text format: as shown in the data (text format)

    The result of the sort:

    is the sort that you said

    Solution: Convert it to a number

    The result of reordering will satisfy your requirements

    Joshua Thompson- November 19, 2018 |

  2. +7Votes  

    The method of netizen [Xiaowugeer] has no change unit The format is very good.

    The method of [Galumph_Tom] changed the cell format, and the result is correct. It is also a good way.

    Edward Carter- November 19, 2018 |

  3. +1Votes  

    When you click [Sort], there will be a prompt:

    Note: Possible issues

    Check that all data is stored as text  If the number contained in the column to be sorted is stored both as a number and as text, you need to set these numbers to a numeric or text format; if you don’t apply this The format, then the number stored as a number will be placed in front of the number stored as text. To set all selected data to text format, press Ctrl+1 to launch the Format Cell dialog box, click the Number tab, and under Categories, click General , “number” or “text”.

    Delete any leading spaces     In some cases, data imported from other applications may have leading spaces in front of them. Please remove these leading spaces before sorting the data. You can do this manually, or you can use the TRIM function.

    Linda Brown- November 19, 2018 |