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Sorting data - half of file NOT sorted, why?

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    Sorting data - half of file NOT sorted, why?

    Hello,

    This is probably a really simple question - but I'm not sure what is going on... hope someone can explain.

    When sorting my data file, only half of the entire file is being sorted? Is there a reason why this may be happening? And how can it be fixed?

    There are no blank rows/columns in between the data that I need sorted.
    The process I am following is: put cursor on the header name that I would like sorted, click on the 'A to Z' in the toolbar.

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    Re: Sorting data - half of file NOT sorted, why?

    1.to sort the whole column you need to select it not the header. failing that select header and select down to end of data
    if thats what you are doing anyway
    then
    2.is all the info in the same format? ie have you text numbers and real numbers for example.
    its hard to guess without seeing it!!!
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    Re: Sorting data - half of file NOT sorted, why?

    Thanks for the response. I got it figured out. Sorry to ask such a simple question.

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    Re: Sorting data - half of file NOT sorted, why?

    Don't be sorry... There is no thing like stupid question... Only stupid answers

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