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Default data, sort option is grayed. how to sort on a column?

right click to select column. data menu. sort option is grayed. why?

( I thought it was because I had already sorted this spreadsheet. but
I created a new sheet, copied in a few columns of my problem sheet.
and I can sort on any column I choose to. )

I dont know enough to write protect, etc.

thanks,

-Steve

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Default data, sort option is grayed. how to sort on a column?

Steve

Two or more sheets could be "grouped".

Do you see [Group] next to the filename on Title Bar?

If so, right-click on a sheet tab and "ungroup sheets".

OR............

You may have inadvertantly protected the sheet.

ToolsProtectionUnprotect Sheet.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP


On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:44:42 -0000, Steve Richter
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right click to select column. data menu. sort option is grayed. why?

( I thought it was because I had already sorted this spreadsheet. but
I created a new sheet, copied in a few columns of my problem sheet.
and I can sort on any column I choose to. )

I dont know enough to write protect, etc.

thanks,

-Steve


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