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The Sort Text function shown in the snapshot is intended to sort lists. In Microsoft Word, a list has each element member in a new line (paragraph). Considering this: Convert the numbers separat...
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2023-06-18T23:35:01Z (11 months ago)
- The Sort Text function shown in the snapshot is intended to sort lists. In Microsoft Word, a list has each element member in a new line (paragraph). Considering this:
- 1. Convert the numbers separated by commas into a list.
- This could be done by using search and replace, replacing the commas and spaces with a paragraph mark. Use `^p` in the replace text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- 2. Select the list
- 3. Open Sort text
- 4. Verify that the options are Paragraphs, Number and Ascending, then click OK.
- 5. If needed, replace the paragraph marks with commas and spaces. Use `^p` in the find text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- NOTES:
While the default view is the Print Layout view, working on it might make it difficult to identify when a line is caused by a paragraph, a line break, page margins or other objects.
- The Sort Text function shown in the snapshot is intended to sort lists. In Microsoft Word, a list has each element member in a new line (paragraph). Considering this:
- 1. Convert the numbers separated by commas into a list.
- This could be done by using search and replace, replacing the commas and spaces with a paragraph mark. Use `^p` in the replace text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- 2. Select the list
- 3. Open Sort text
- 4. Verify that the options are Paragraphs, Number and Ascending, then click OK.
- 5. If needed, replace the paragraph marks with commas and spaces. Use `^p` in the find text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- NOTES:
- While the default view is the Print Layout view, working on it might make it difficult to identify when a line is caused by a paragraph, a line break, page margins or other objects.
- I'm not including screenshots as I'm using Word for Mac. The dialogs are different but the Sort Text feature work the same way. On the other hand, the official help article already includes snapshots, and it's available for three platforms Windows, Mac and Web : [Sort a list alphabetically in Word](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sort-a-list-alphabetically-in-word-4d27ca57-6d64-4229-82f8-a0a1a805d494).
#3: Post edited
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2023-06-18T23:30:10Z (11 months ago)
The Sort Text function shown in the snapshot is intended to sort lists. In Microsoft Word, a list has each element member in a new line. Considering this- 1. Convert the numbers separated by commas into a list.
- This could be done by using search and replace, replacing the commas and spaces with a paragraph mark. Use `^p` in the replace text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- 2. Select the list
- 3. Open Sort text
- 4. Verify that the options are Paragraphs, Number and Ascending, then click OK.
5. If needed, replace the paragraph marks with commas and spaces. Use `^p` in the find text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- The Sort Text function shown in the snapshot is intended to sort lists. In Microsoft Word, a list has each element member in a new line (paragraph). Considering this:
- 1. Convert the numbers separated by commas into a list.
- This could be done by using search and replace, replacing the commas and spaces with a paragraph mark. Use `^p` in the replace text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- 2. Select the list
- 3. Open Sort text
- 4. Verify that the options are Paragraphs, Number and Ascending, then click OK.
- 5. If needed, replace the paragraph marks with commas and spaces. Use `^p` in the find text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- NOTES:
- While the default view is the Print Layout view, working on it might make it difficult to identify when a line is caused by a paragraph, a line break, page margins or other objects.
#2: Post edited
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2023-06-18T23:21:18Z (11 months ago)
- The Sort Text function shown in the snapshot is intended to sort lists. In Microsoft Word, a list has each element member in a new line. Considering this
- 1. Convert the numbers separated by commas into a list.
This could be done by using search and replace, replacing the commas and spaces with a paragraph mark. Use `^p` in the replace box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.- 2. Select the list
- 3. Open Sort text
- 4. Verify that the options are Paragraphs, Number and Ascending, then click OK.
5. If needed, replace the paragraph marks by commas and spaces.
- The Sort Text function shown in the snapshot is intended to sort lists. In Microsoft Word, a list has each element member in a new line. Considering this
- 1. Convert the numbers separated by commas into a list.
- This could be done by using search and replace, replacing the commas and spaces with a paragraph mark. Use `^p` in the replace text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
- 2. Select the list
- 3. Open Sort text
- 4. Verify that the options are Paragraphs, Number and Ascending, then click OK.
- 5. If needed, replace the paragraph marks with commas and spaces. Use `^p` in the find text box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
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2023-06-18T23:20:28Z (11 months ago)
The Sort Text function shown in the snapshot is intended to sort lists. In Microsoft Word, a list has each element member in a new line. Considering this
1. Convert the numbers separated by commas into a list.
This could be done by using search and replace, replacing the commas and spaces with a paragraph mark. Use `^p` in the replace box for a paragraph in the search and replace dialog.
2. Select the list
3. Open Sort text
4. Verify that the options are Paragraphs, Number and Ascending, then click OK.
5. If needed, replace the paragraph marks by commas and spaces.