4- the type of data in the cell ( alphabetic or numeric)
Explanation:
Sorting refers to arranging the data in ascending or descending order. It can be done alphabetically or numerically. Whereas the filter is set to sieve unwanted records and displays only the desired information.
Follow the below steps to sort through the columns:
- Select the cells in the list to apply sort & filter.
- Click on the Data tab
- Find Sort
- Click the Add Level button, to set the sorting value.
- Select the column in Sort by dropdown from where you want to sort.
For applying a filter,
- Select the cells in the list to apply sort & filter.
- Click on Data tab
- Find Filter
- Set the filter by inserting values
