When sorting data in Google Sheets, there are various methods to choose from. Using the sort range function is one of the easiest and most popular ways to accomplish this task. To use this method, right click on the dates you want to sort and select Sort range.
Another good way to sort your Google Sheets is by using the advanced sorting options that are available to anyone who has a Google account. These are a series of menus that enable you to set conditions to sort your data in a particular manner. You can choose from ascending, descending or ascending and descending ordering. Choosing the right sorting method depends on your particular needs. If you have a large amount of data, you can also use the timestamp column to sort your data by time.
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The DATEVALUE function is another great tool to use when sorting Google Sheets by date. This function is similar to the SORT function in that it sorts your data but returns numeric results instead of a text string. However, unlike the SORT function, the DATEVALUE function returns a number that indicates the validity of the date. Moreover, it can be used in formulas.
A final method you can try when sorting data in Google Sheets is to use the sort range function. This method is good for sorting once but not so great for a data that needs to be sorted constantly.
The Sort range menu in Google Sheets has three distinct options. Among these, the MONTH function is the most useful because it sorts by month. It is also the most obvious. However, it is not the most interesting of the bunch.
The Advanced range sorting option is probably the most important of the bunch. Using this menu, you can sort your data by name, column and even exclude a header row. As you can see, this option is a must if you want to sort your data by date. In addition, this function can be very useful if you have a large amount of dates.
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The SoRT function is also a nice way to sort a list of dates. However, this function is only effective if the cells containing the dates are empty. Changing the cells that contain the values to make them empty will result in an error. While the SoRT function can sort data in multiple columns, it is best to use it to sort just a single column.
One last method to sort your Google Sheets by date is to sort by the column that contains the most relevant information. Usually, the easiest way to do this is to use the sort range function, but if you have multiple columns of dates, you may wish to use the SORT function. Regardless of which method you choose, you should remember to sort by the month and weekday if possible. Lastly, don’t forget to check the formatting of the date values in your spreadsheet to ensure that they are all properly formatted.
