Spreadsheet 2 - Calendar Sort

Sorting Data in Excel

Excel makes it easy to sort data. Simply select a row or column of data and tell Excel how how you want it sorted. In this assignment, you will learn how to

  • copy and paste a set of data within Excel;
  • sort data in alphabetical, numerical, ascending, and descending order; and
  • add different borders to cells.

When finished with this assignment, you should know the following vocabulary terms:

  • alphabetical order - arranged according to the alphabet (ABC order)
  • numerical order - arranged according to number or value (1, 2, 3, or 3, 2, 1)
  • ascending order - arranged from smallest to largest (A, B, C or 1, 2, 3)
  • descending order arranged from largest to smallest (Z, Y, X or 3, 2, 1)

Follow These Steps

  1. Open the file Spreadsheet 3 - Calendar Sort by clicking on the blue hyperlink.
  2. Read and follow all of the directions in the file that you have opened.
  3. Watch the instructional videos found at the beginning of the directions, which steps you through the entire assignment.
  4. Turn in your assignment