Performing Multiple-Column Sorts

Know that, unlike Excel, Google Spreadsheets can sort only on one column at a time. (Excel can sort on up to three columns, in order.) That means you may need to sort your spreadsheet multiple times, for each column you need sorted.

For example, if you have one column for names and another for dates, and you want your spreadsheet sorted by date first and then alphabetical by name within each date, you must do two sorts. The first sort should be by name (to set up the alphabetical arrangement), and the second sort should be by date.