In this tutorial, you will learn how to sort by column in Google Sheets.
Once ready, we’ll get started by utilizing real-world examples to show you how to sort by column in Google Sheets.
How To Sort By Column in Google Sheets
Before we begin we will need a group of data to be used to sort by column in Google Sheets.
Step 1
First, you need to have a clean and tidy group of data to work with.

Step 2
To sort by column, simply select the entire data group you want to sort, then select the filter icon and click Create new filter view.

Step 3
Once you are done, your Google Sheets will look like this. You can see the filter icon on each columns.

Summary
That’s all there is to it. You are welcome to copy the example spreadsheet below to see how it is done. The most crucial lesson is to enjoy yourself while doing it.
Example Spreadsheet: Make a copy of the example spreadsheet
In this tutorial, I covered how to sort by column in Google Sheets. Want more? Check out all the Google Sheets Tutorials.
More ways to use columns in Google Sheets:
- Move A Column
- Add A Column
- Set Column Width
- Delete Columns
- Rename A Column
- Compare Two Columns
- Make All Columns The Same Width
- Add Multiple Columns
- Apply A Formula To An Entire Column
- Sort Multiple Columns
- Auto Fit Column Width
- Group Columns
- How To Name Columns
- Sum A Column
- Lock Column
- Split Text into Columns
- Apply Formula To Entire Column
- Combine Columns
- Find Unique Values In Column
- Move Columns
- Filter Columns
- Filter Multiple Columns
- Split A Column
- Get the Last Value in a Column
- Convert Rows To Columns
- Multiply Columns
- Highlight Duplicates In Multiple Columns
- Switch Columns
- Select Multiple Columns
- Subtract Columns
- Number A Column