How to Reverse a Custom Sort in Excel: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily reverse a custom sort in Excel with a few simple steps.

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To reverse a custom sort in Excel: First, select your data range. Go to the 'Data' tab and choose 'Sort'. Set up your custom sort criteria and complete the initial sort. To reverse it, reselect your sorted data, go back to 'Sort', and toggle the 'Order' between 'A to Z' and 'Z to A' (or ascending/descending for numbers). This will reverse your custom sort.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I sort data in Excel? To sort data in Excel, select your data range, go to the 'Data' tab, and choose 'Sort'. You can then set your sorting criteria based on your preferences (for example, by columns or custom criteria).
  2. What is a custom sort in Excel? A custom sort in Excel allows you to sort data based on specific user-defined criteria, rather than just alphabetical or numerical order. You can set up to sort by certain columns and specify the order of sorting.
  3. Can I undo a sort in Excel? Yes, you can undo a sort in Excel by using the 'Undo' feature (Ctrl + Z) immediately after sorting. However, if you saved the file after sorting, you'll need to perform a new sort to return to your desired order.
  4. What are the shortcut keys for sorting in Excel? You can use the shortcut Alt + H, S, S to quickly open the Sort dialog box after selecting your data range. From there, you can set your sorting criteria.