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title: "How to Sort by Date in Google Sheets"
h1: "How to Sort by Date in Google Sheets"
description: "Easily organize your data by date in Google Sheets. Follow these simple steps to sort your entries efficiently."
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# How to Sort by Date in Google Sheets

Easily organize your data by date in Google Sheets. Follow these simple steps to sort your entries efficiently.

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1. Select the column that contains the dates by clicking on the column letter.
2. Click on **Data** in the top menu and choose **Sort range** from the dropdown.
3. If your column has a header (like “Date”), check the box for **Data has a header row** to exclude it from sorting.
4. Choose either **Sort A → Z** (oldest to newest) or **Sort Z → A** (newest to oldest).
5. Click **Sort**, and the entire column will be arranged accordingly.
6. If you want to keep related data together (such as names and dates), select the entire dataset before sorting.