Sorting isn't a common task for Word users, so it might seem like a foreign idea. Susan Harkins shows you how to quickly sort table data.

How to Organize a List in Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word offers options for sorting data and organizing lists of information you maintain for your small business. Word can sort alphabetically, as ...

Also, you must specify the data you’re sorting—text, dates, or numbers. The good news is that Word generally knows the data format and selects it for you.

Sorting the data from your Word table Organizing your numbers is pretty easy Word offers a simple way to sort data in your table, and it works great for basic tasks.