I need to sort a column by month

[Guest]

I've just spent the past hour trying to sort a list of birthdates. I also
learned I don't know near as much about excel as I thought. Anyway, I've
created a table that has 4 columns in it: last name, first name, d.o.b., and
lot number (this is for a residential community). I'm all the columns are in
text form. I need to sort the list by month of birth, while keeping the names
and lot numbers attached to the right DOB. All the columns are currently
filled out, I just need to learn how to sort them correctly. Any suggestions
would be very helpful! My e-mail is (e-mail address removed)

 

[Guest]

create a "helper" column with the months e.g :

=MONTH(C2)

where column C has d.o.b. Copy down as required

Sort on helper column.

HTH

 

[Gord Dibben]

MCR

Posting your real email address in these news groups will get you a ton of spam
in your inbox from now on.

Now....to your problem.

Assuming columns A to D are your data columns with dob in column C

In E1 enter =MONTH(C1).

Double-click on the fill handle of C1 to copy down.

Select all columns and Data>Sort. Sort on Column E.

REMEMBER to always select the complete range.........don't let Excel guess.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP