In a spare column you can put this on row 2:

=LEN(A2)

and copy down. Include this column within the sort area, and sort on
this new column.

Hope this helps.

Pete

On May 13, 5:51*pm, NicoleS wrote:
I am using Excel 2007
(thought I posted this earlier, but can't find it - even with google group
search).

I need to sort an inventory list according to the number of characters in
the item number (not by numerals).

Is this possible?

Thanks!
Nicole