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I have 3 columns of data. (in actual fact I have 73 columns, but do not want
any sort of columns 3 to 73). Column 1 is numeric data in ascending order. Column 2 is Text data tied to and relevant to the numbers in column 1. Column 3 is the same numeric data as in Column 1, but in random order. I want to sort Columns 1 and 2 into the same random order as column 3. How do I do this? I would greatly appreciate a fast response - this is a huge, very late project!!! |
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Highlight columns 1 to 3. Use DataSort. Specify you want to sort on Column
3. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... I have 3 columns of data. (in actual fact I have 73 columns, but do not want any sort of columns 3 to 73). Column 1 is numeric data in ascending order. Column 2 is Text data tied to and relevant to the numbers in column 1. Column 3 is the same numeric data as in Column 1, but in random order. I want to sort Columns 1 and 2 into the same random order as column 3. How do I do this? I would greatly appreciate a fast response - this is a huge, very late project!!! |
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That doesn't work - that approach sorts all three columns - I only want to
sort columns 1&2 - with the results in the same random order as column 3 originally is in. "Fred Smith" wrote: Highlight columns 1 to 3. Use DataSort. Specify you want to sort on Column 3. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... I have 3 columns of data. (in actual fact I have 73 columns, but do not want any sort of columns 3 to 73). Column 1 is numeric data in ascending order. Column 2 is Text data tied to and relevant to the numbers in column 1. Column 3 is the same numeric data as in Column 1, but in random order. I want to sort Columns 1 and 2 into the same random order as column 3. How do I do this? I would greatly appreciate a fast response - this is a huge, very late project!!! |
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You can follow following steps:-
1. Select the three columns 2. Click datasort from the toolbar 3. in the sort dialog box, select column c from sort by drop down list 4. click ok Now You have it!... Have a good time Chris ------ Convert your Excel spreadsheet into online calculator. http://www.spreadsheetconverter.com -- Chris ------ Convert your Excel spreadsheet into online calculator. http://www.spreadsheetconverter.com Message posted via OfficeKB.com http://www.officekb.com/Uwe/Forums.a...excel/200901/1 |
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In other words you *don't* want to sort. You want to put your rows in random
order. From your description, column 3 is in the order that you want column 1 to be. You could just copy column 3 over column 1 and that would put it in the right order. The issue is column 2. To rearrange it, create a new column 4 with Index and Match. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... That doesn't work - that approach sorts all three columns - I only want to sort columns 1&2 - with the results in the same random order as column 3 originally is in. "Fred Smith" wrote: Highlight columns 1 to 3. Use DataSort. Specify you want to sort on Column 3. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... I have 3 columns of data. (in actual fact I have 73 columns, but do not want any sort of columns 3 to 73). Column 1 is numeric data in ascending order. Column 2 is Text data tied to and relevant to the numbers in column 1. Column 3 is the same numeric data as in Column 1, but in random order. I want to sort Columns 1 and 2 into the same random order as column 3. How do I do this? I would greatly appreciate a fast response - this is a huge, very late project!!! |
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I've thought of another option which you might prefer.
1. Create a new column 4 by copying column 3. 2. Sort columns 1-3 as directed. 3. Delete column 3. Hope this helps, Fred. "Fred Smith" wrote in message ... In other words you *don't* want to sort. You want to put your rows in random order. From your description, column 3 is in the order that you want column 1 to be. You could just copy column 3 over column 1 and that would put it in the right order. The issue is column 2. To rearrange it, create a new column 4 with Index and Match. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... That doesn't work - that approach sorts all three columns - I only want to sort columns 1&2 - with the results in the same random order as column 3 originally is in. "Fred Smith" wrote: Highlight columns 1 to 3. Use DataSort. Specify you want to sort on Column 3. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... I have 3 columns of data. (in actual fact I have 73 columns, but do not want any sort of columns 3 to 73). Column 1 is numeric data in ascending order. Column 2 is Text data tied to and relevant to the numbers in column 1. Column 3 is the same numeric data as in Column 1, but in random order. I want to sort Columns 1 and 2 into the same random order as column 3. How do I do this? I would greatly appreciate a fast response - this is a huge, very late project!!! |
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Fred,
the OP re-posted in the functions group with an example of his data, he http://groups.google.com/group/micro...5df9844b56a?q= I responded, and following an email from him I was able to point him in the right direction. Pete On Jan 29, 10:42*pm, "Fred Smith" wrote: I've thought of another option which you might prefer. 1. Create a new column 4 by copying column 3. 2. Sort columns 1-3 as directed. 3. Delete column 3. Hope this helps, Fred. "Fred Smith" wrote in message ... In other words you *don't* want to sort. You want to put your rows in random order. From your description, column 3 is in the order that you want column 1 to be. You could just copy column 3 over column 1 and that would put it in the right order. The issue is column 2. To rearrange it, create a new column 4 with Index and Match. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... That doesn't work - that approach sorts all three columns - I only want to sort columns 1&2 - with the results in the same random order as column 3 originally is in. "Fred Smith" wrote: Highlight columns 1 to 3. Use DataSort. Specify you want to sort on Column 3. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... I have 3 columns of data. (in actual fact I have 73 columns, but do not want any sort of columns 3 to 73). Column 1 is numeric data in ascending order. Column 2 is Text data tied to and relevant to the numbers in column 1. Column 3 is the same numeric data as in Column 1, but in random order. I want to sort Columns 1 and 2 into the same random order as column 3. How do I do this? I would greatly appreciate a fast response - this is a huge, very late project!!!- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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Thanks, Pete. I won't spend any more time on it.
Fred. "Pete_UK" wrote in message ... Fred, the OP re-posted in the functions group with an example of his data, he http://groups.google.com/group/micro...5df9844b56a?q= I responded, and following an email from him I was able to point him in the right direction. Pete On Jan 29, 10:42 pm, "Fred Smith" wrote: I've thought of another option which you might prefer. 1. Create a new column 4 by copying column 3. 2. Sort columns 1-3 as directed. 3. Delete column 3. Hope this helps, Fred. "Fred Smith" wrote in message ... In other words you *don't* want to sort. You want to put your rows in random order. From your description, column 3 is in the order that you want column 1 to be. You could just copy column 3 over column 1 and that would put it in the right order. The issue is column 2. To rearrange it, create a new column 4 with Index and Match. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... That doesn't work - that approach sorts all three columns - I only want to sort columns 1&2 - with the results in the same random order as column 3 originally is in. "Fred Smith" wrote: Highlight columns 1 to 3. Use DataSort. Specify you want to sort on Column 3. Regards, Fred. "Penrhos" wrote in message ... I have 3 columns of data. (in actual fact I have 73 columns, but do not want any sort of columns 3 to 73). Column 1 is numeric data in ascending order. Column 2 is Text data tied to and relevant to the numbers in column 1. Column 3 is the same numeric data as in Column 1, but in random order. I want to sort Columns 1 and 2 into the same random order as column 3. How do I do this? I would greatly appreciate a fast response - this is a huge, very late project!!!- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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There is a suitable way to handle this problem,
By selecting the three columns click on datasort from the toolbar.On the sort dialog box,select column c from sort by combo box and check the ascending radio button. You do not have to do any more.... Chris ------ Convert your Excel spreadsheet into an online calculator. http://www.spreadsheetconverter.com |
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