The **SORT** function in **Excel** is used to sort the contents of a range or array. It can sort data based on one or multiple columns, and it provides options to sort in ascending or descending order.

Definition

To use this function select the range, specify how you want to sort it, and you will get it sorted. It works on various types of data, including numbers, text, and even dates.

The **SORT** function can also sort data based on multiple columns. Suppose you have a dataset with names in column A and scores in column B, and you want to sort by scores first and then by names.

To sort data in descending order, you can use the `sort_order` argument.

Note

Which argument in the SORT function specifies the range or array to sort?

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SORT Formula in Excel

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SORT Formula in Excel