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Sorting and Filtering

The document provides instructions for sorting and filtering data in Excel by describing how to perform single-level and multi-level sorting on a dataset using the Sort feature under the Data tab, as well as how to apply filters by selecting columns and using the Filter feature to hide unnecessary data. Prerequisite skills mentioned include basic Excel functions like selecting cells and using the ribbon, and key terms like single-level sorting, multi-level sorting, and filtering are defined. Step-by-step instructions are given for both sorting and filtering data in Excel.

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Sorting and Filtering

The document provides instructions for sorting and filtering data in Excel by describing how to perform single-level and multi-level sorting on a dataset using the Sort feature under the Data tab, as well as how to apply filters by selecting columns and using the Filter feature to hide unnecessary data. Prerequisite skills mentioned include basic Excel functions like selecting cells and using the ribbon, and key terms like single-level sorting, multi-level sorting, and filtering are defined. Step-by-step instructions are given for both sorting and filtering data in Excel.

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Sorting / Filtering on EXCEL

Instructor
Narciso Aguda, M.Ed.
Instructional Technology Coordinator [email protected]

Objectives
Participants will be able to: 1. Apply single-level sorting to sort a particular set of data by one heading. 2. Apply multi-level sorting to sort a sat of data by more than one column heading. 3. Apply filters to hide unnecessary data.

Prerequisite Skills
Excel Basics: - Excel Ribbon - Selecting, cells, columns, rows

Quick Notes / Vocabulary


What is SORTING? _______________________________________________________________ -Single Level Sorting ______________________________________________________________ -Multi-Level Sorting ______________________________________________________________ What is FILTERING? ______________________________________________________________

How to Sort: (I do-You do)

How to Filter: (I do-You do)

1. Select your entire data set. Click and drag to select


the cells. Be sure to Include the LABELS for each column.

1. On the ribbon, choose the DATA tab, then click on FILTER,


this will insert FILTERING DROP-DOWNS on your Column Headings as shown below.

2. On the ribbon, choose the DATA tab, then click on SORT


Sorts

2. Clicking on the DROP DOWN


arrow reveals a menu with SORTS (yes you can sort here too!) and FILTERS

Click on any SORT to sort as in the Filters previous examples. Use the FILTER check boxes to select the data you want to see in the results.

3. Provide the level(s) of SORTING in this dialog box.


SORT BY: The Column Label by which to Sort your data ORDER: The order for the SORT ADD Level: Add another sorting level. The table will sort first by the top level. If you selected the labels for each column, they will appear in SORT BY.

A filter is applied when you see this on your column.

More cool filters. Furthermore, if your column contains numbers, you can use the NUMBER FILTERS option to filter out numbers that fall under these criteria

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