Word lets you sort text, numbers, or data in lists and tables. You can sort in ascending order (A to Z, zero to nine, or earliest to latest date) or in descending order (Z to A, 9 to zero, or latest to earliest date).

When you are sorting data in tables, you can sort data in a single column or in an entire table. To sort data in a single column:

1. Select the table column that you want to sort.
2. Under Table Tools, on the Layout tab, within the Data group, click Sort.
3. Click Header row or No header row under My list has.
4. Click Options.
5. Under Sort options, select the Sort column only check box.
6. Click OK.