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title: "How to Alphabetize Data in Google Sheets"
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description: "Easily organize your data in Google Sheets by alphabetizing rows or columns. Follow simple steps to enhance data readability and efficiency."
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# How to Alphabetize Data in Google Sheets

Easily organize your data in Google Sheets by alphabetizing rows or columns. Follow simple steps to enhance data readability and efficiency.

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1. Open your Google Sheets document and select the column containing the data you want to alphabetize.
2. Click on “Data” in the top menu and choose “Sort range.”
3. If your column has a header, check the box that says “Data has header row.”
4. Select whether you want to sort in ascending (A-Z) or descending (Z-A) order.
5. Click “Sort” to rearrange the data in the selected order.
6. If sorting multiple columns, be sure to select all related columns to keep the data aligned correctly.