How to put a list in alphabetical order in Microsoft word online

Lists are a common occurrence in our lives. During events and for certain things lists take a different role where you need to arrange them in a particular order. This can be done manually or by using certain tools. This article takes you through How to put a list in alphabetical order in Microsoft Word online.

How to put a list in alphabetical order in Microsoft Word online

To put a list in alphabetical order in Word online, follow the below steps.

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  1. Start by opening the Word document that contains the list.
  2. Once you have the document, either copy the text and paste it to the desired location.
  3. You can alternatively start typing the list. This is time-consuming, but the bottom line is you need a list.
  4. Once the list is ready, select the entire list.
How to put a list in alphabetical order in Microsoft word online

5. Now go to the Home section and select the Sort option

You will then have a popup window with two primary options: ascending and descending.

By choosing Ascending, the text will be converted to a list starting with A or anything set.

How to put a list in alphabetical order in Microsoft word online

6. By choosing Descending, the text will be converted to a list that starts with Z or anything that is the lowest.