#005 · Sort Filter & Search Tool

Sort Excel by Column

Sort worksheet rows by a column letter or header name, while keeping the header row at the top.

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One spreadsheet
letter/name
rows
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How to use this office tool

  1. Choose a spreadsheet and worksheet.
  2. Enter a column letter or exact header name, then choose ascending or descending order.
  3. Sort the rows, inspect the result, and download a new workbook.

What this tool does

The sorter compares numbers as numbers when possible, otherwise uses locale-aware text comparison, and writes the reordered rows to a new workbook.

Chosen column → stable numeric or text comparison → ascending/descending rows → new XLSX

Blank values are placed after nonblank values. The original row order is used to break ties, so equal values remain stable.

Supported formats

Files are processed in memory on this device. Large or structurally complex workbooks may require desktop spreadsheet software.

InputSupport
XLSX / XLSParsed locally with SheetJS CE
CSV / TSVSupported with delimiter-aware parsing
Limits25 MB per file, bounded preview, up to 500,000 used cells

Tips for better results

  • Normalize dates and numbers before sorting mixed data.
  • Keep the header row setting accurate.
  • Use an ID column as a secondary manual check after sorting.

FAQ

Can I sort by a column header instead of a letter?

Yes. Enter an exact header name or a column letter such as B in the Sort column field.

Are numbers sorted numerically or alphabetically?

Values recognized as finite numbers are compared numerically; other values use locale-aware text comparison.

Where do blank cells appear after sorting?

Blank values are placed after nonblank values in both ascending and descending modes.

Will equal values keep their original row order?

Yes. The sort is stable and uses original row position as the tie-breaker.

Does sorting change the original workbook?

No. The sorted data is written to a new XLSX download and your source file remains unchanged.

Processing details

Processing detailBehavior
Browser processingNo file upload
Preview5–100 rows
OutputNew generated file

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