Sort Records Alphabetically

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It’s easy to review or find names when you see them alphabetically. You can change the Employees table so that records are sorted alphabetically by last name instead of by employee ID number.

Sort by more than one field if the fields are adjacent   For example, to sort by both last name and first name, use the SHIFT key to select both the Last Name and First Name fields. Then click the Sort Ascending button.

Sort Descending button

Want to rank employees?   Select a numeric field, such as salary or grade, and then click the Sort Ascending button or Sort Descending button.

Office Assistant button

Want to know more?   Look up Getting Results - First Database in Help.