Sorting CSV file in Excel

[Denise]

I'm trying to sort a CSV file in Excel. It has three colums with multiple
names in each cell (some are names, and some are run-on sentences for all
three colums, they only separated by a space). I need to sort them
alphabetically. Once I sort alphabetically I need a total amount for each
name. I have tried various ways to do this. Does anyone have any
suggestions for me?

 

[davesexcel]

do you want to separate the words first??
if so,
got to data=>text to columns=> select delimited then next select comma
then select finish,
the words will seperate. besure not to have any info to the right of
the coplumn because it will write over what you have if you let it,
once you have the infor seperated you will have no prblem sorting it

 

[Ardus Petus]

Try Data>Subtotals

HTH

 

[Denise via OfficeKB.com]

Thanks Dave, I was afraid that was my only option. I've done a lot of
manipulating and it appears to be working fine. Thanks for responding.