Use a helper column of formulas that look for your words or symbols, and
then sort both columns based on the results of the formula.

HTH,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP


"drrons" wrote in message
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My Excel files contain identifying words or symbols in a column. How can I
sort to bring the desired rows to the top if the charcater or word is not
the
first one on the cell? I use Microsoft Office 2003 on XP.