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​Which of the following is the correct way to sort a range of cells in ascending order in MS Excel 365?​
Question

​Which of the following is the correct way to sort a range of cells in ascending order in MS Excel 365?​

A.

​Select the range of cells and press ‘Ctrl + Shift + S’.​

B.

​Click on the ‘Review’ tab and select ‘Sort’.​

C.

​Click on the ‘OK’ button​

D.

In the ‘Sort’ dialog box, select the ‘Ascending’ option in the ‘Order’ section.

Correct option is D

The correct sequence for sorting a range of cells in ascending order in MS Excel 365 is:

In the ‘Sort’ dialog box, select the ‘Ascending’ option in the ‘Order’ section.

Here's how you do it:

  1. Select the range of cells: Click and drag your mouse over the cells you want to sort.
  2. Open the Sort dialog box:
    • Method 1: On the "Data" tab, in the "Sort & Filter" group, click "Sort."
    • Method 2: Right-click within the selected range and choose "Sort" from the context menu.
  3. Choose "Ascending": In the "Sort" dialog box, under "Order," select "Ascending."
  4. Click "OK": Excel will sort the selected range of cells in ascending order based on the selected column.

This method allows you to access the full sorting options, including:

  • Sorting by multiple columns: You can specify additional sort criteria for subsequent columns.
  • Sorting options: Choose between ascending and descending order.
  • Header row options: Indicate whether your data has a header row.

By using the "Sort" dialog box, you have more control over the sorting process and can easily customize it to fit your specific needs.

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