Questions tagged [sorting]
Sorting is the process of applying some order to a collection of items.
106
questions
0
votes
0answers
3 views
Using a cell to build a formula
I am trying to build an ever changing formula, that will list the contents from multiple work sheets.
The trouble I have is sheets will be constantly deleted and added to the spreadsheet, meaning I ...
1
vote
1answer
21 views
Applying a custom sort to Google Sheets string column
I am trying to sort a table of rows by their first column that is comprised of strings with this format (capital letters followed by a dash followed by numbers).
Using the default string sort I get ...
1
vote
1answer
54 views
Creating Hyperlinks of Google Drive Items in Alphabetic Order
The original post that I got the google script editor code from was here:
Get share link of multiple files in Google Drive to put in spreadsheet
It works perfectly fine, but what I want to do is show ...
0
votes
0answers
38 views
Sort playlist by duration on Polymer YouTube
How can I sort my Watch Later playlist by duration on Polymer YouTube?
I used to do this through a combination of ?disable_polymer=true, the Classic YouTube Firefox extension, and the Advanced ...
0
votes
1answer
35 views
Google spreadsheets sorting confusion when using formulas
I am sort of confused about the behavior when sorting by a columns content. I have this formula in A1:
={"Page";arrayformula(iferror(filter(Events!A16:A,Events!C16:C="Feedback R"),""))}
I get the ...
0
votes
0answers
10 views
Google Drive sorting incorrect?
When I sort by name in my Google Drive, AB2010174-finaldox.pdf come before AB19260006-finaldox.pdf, which comes before AB20260009-finaldox.pdf.
From what I understand about alphabetical sorting, The ...
0
votes
0answers
20 views
How to use SORT function on existing data, and not make a copy of it
I am following this tutorial to sort data using a drop down menu and a check box. My only issue is that I want to use this method on the original set of data, and not make a copy of it. I would really ...
2
votes
0answers
166 views
Auto sorting by multiple columns in Google Sheets
I have a data-set which I would like to have sorted with first column 6 and then column 7.
From this post: How can I make some data on a Google Sheets auto-sorting? I have gotten ideas about making a ...
4
votes
0answers
273 views
How to organize Youtube play lists in Alphabetical order under the Save button?
I've created many YouTube playlists and it's getting harder and harder to find the right playlist when I click on save as they are not sorted alphabetically.
Is there a way to sort the playlists ...
3
votes
1answer
438 views
Dynamically reference data from multiple tabs and sort it
I've got a spreadsheet with multiple tabs of data. The data contains 2 columns, A = Categories, B = Quantity.
I've created a copy of the spreadsheet HERE (please use file > copy) if you would like ...
0
votes
2answers
16 views
Auto Sort different ranges
I have a google sheet that I would like to sort different ranges by the 2nd column in each range.
Example:
A B C D E F G
p 7 1 h 9 1
q 6 2 j 3 2
g 9 3 p 7 3
I need the range A:C sorted by B ...
-1
votes
3answers
25 views
How do I sort data by size and not in ABC order
I am new to Google Sheets and have only used Excel a little, so Google Sheets is a bit different. I want to sort our band uniforms in size order from smallest to largest but Google Sheets only sorts ...
0
votes
1answer
40 views
Using UNIQUE and SORT together
I'm currently using UNIQUE to look through a spreadsheet and display in another spreadsheet all the unique names in a certain "Name" column.
However, I need to sort these names by another column ...
0
votes
3answers
398 views
Trying to run two scripts on same sheet and getting error
I found a code to run the two different scripts online, however i keep getting an error
Missing ; before statement.
Original
function onEdit(e) {
oneditfx1(e);
oneditfx2();
}
function ...
1
vote
1answer
31 views
How to extract the first rows that have a unique value in specific column in Google Sheets?
The unique items in D are: 4,3,2.
I wish to extract 3 rows for each D value, For each row, provide the first row that this D value appears.
I tried using =query but it doesn't support grouping or ...
1
vote
1answer
59 views
Solve errors in a series of FILTER functions within array brackets?
I have been working on a budget project on Google Sheets. My goal is for a range of data to be filtered by date (which is represented as an integer between 1 and 31 for the day of the month). All ...
1
vote
2answers
535 views
Sorting columns with script instead of macro
I currently use a macro script to filter my sheet upon opening the sheet by column A, and I wondered if there was a more efficient/simple way to do it with scripts?
function Sort() {
var ...
0
votes
1answer
24 views
Sort sentences based on formatting
I have a list of sentences in Google Sheets, each word in a different column.
There is a stupid man.
How we came here we don't know anything about.
Finally, it has come to this.
Shaking my head.
How ...
0
votes
1answer
17 views
Merging data sets from two tables with origin reference [duplicate]
In a Google Sheet, I have multiple tables containing a list of dates.
I want to create a single (sorted) list containing all the dates and the table they came from.
Table foo:
1.1.19
3.1.19
Table ...
-1
votes
2answers
2k views
Cannot Find Function 'getRange' in Google Script
I'm working on setting up a series of scripts for a google sheet where I want to be able to auto sort based off of when something gets entered into the third column, sorting first by the first column (...
0
votes
1answer
34 views
Having a formula output to a different cell
I have a Google Sheet in the following format:
ID | VAL
-------------
1 | dataH
2 | dataW
3 | dataX
4 | dataC
5 | dataG
6 | dataL
... | ...
ID and VAL are on cells A1 and B1, ...
1
vote
1answer
18 views
How do I make one filter take into consideration the order of other columns?
I'm using the Filter (the one you create with the button in 'menus') to sort my table, but when I click the filter icon in a column's header and select "Sort AāZ", it only applies to that column.
...
0
votes
1answer
12 views
Locking information in rows together
I have a Google sheet with contact information that is accessed by many people. These people need to have the ability to sort information and edit it.
Some users, when sorting, accidentally only ...
1
vote
1answer
81 views
Sort Google Spreadsheets so it returns 'alternating' values in a column
How can I sort a random list in Google Sheets so it returns alternating values?
The current random list looks like this:
fName lName Room ID
-----------------------------------
Sara Don ...
-1
votes
1answer
17 views
Sorting column A with drop-down and column B with checkbox
I have a spreadsheet that I use to run a foosball tournament, and in column A I have a dropdown data validation that will let me select a players name. In Column B I have a checkbox that I check once ...
0
votes
1answer
40 views
Auto sorting / copying data based on inputted data?
Sorry if this is a bit confusing or if Iām not explaining this well enough. Using my provided picture as an example how would one auto copy data that gets inputted into that table based on estimated ...
1
vote
1answer
40 views
Sort by a Column While Maintaining Information in a Row
I had a previous question with lots of support and it solved my problem. The next issue I have is sorting the data while bringing the information in the corresponding row with it. A link to the ...
0
votes
4answers
5k views
How Can I Sort a Data Range in Google Sheets Based on an Data Range?
I have been looking for a way to sort this information. I need to sort these items in this order: BK, BB, BV, BIV, BIII, BII, BR. I was trying to make a Google Script to get it, but I could only ...
1
vote
1answer
67 views
Combing two ranges with identical column structure from two different sheets (in same spreadsheet)
I'm doing a simple ticketing system, where I have two sheets, "Form Responses" and "Email Responses" both of which are populated automatically as their names imply (one from a form, one from an email ...
1
vote
0answers
65 views
How do I sort Glassdoor reviews by rating on a computer?
The Glassdoor mobile app in both iOS and Android has an option to sort and filter reviews. As far as I know this does not exist on the computer version of the Web App.
How do I sort Glassdoor ...
4
votes
2answers
6k views
Google Sheets, how to sort query results manually (Not in query)
My google sheet is importing data from another tab just for sorting purpose, however, when the sort is done manually (through Google Sheet menus), results are unpredictable.
The sheet is populated ...
0
votes
0answers
1k views
Sorting a sheet without losing group order
I've got a large sheet (tens of thousands rows) grouped into hundreds of different groups. All the groups are collapsed so I only see the top-level cell of each group. Now I want to sort on a these ...
3
votes
0answers
510 views
How to sort Youtube subscriptions by updates?
When I enter YT on the left pane I have "Subscriptions" section sorted by the date of the subscription. So as the effect I could have:
Subscriptions
A
D 1
E
F
G 7
--- show more ---
B 3
...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
Auto sort script sorting different sheets by different columns
I have a master sheet where data is entered.
I would like the other sheets in the book (which currently auto-populate from the master sheet) to sort (in descending order) by their respective column in ...
0
votes
1answer
2k views
Help with ordering a Google Sheets =QUERY
I'm trying to add an ORDER by F to the following query, but every time I do it returns a syntax error.
ORIGINAL QUERY (working)
=QUERY(data!A2:Z, "select G, E, F, I, J WHERE A = " & C1, "")
...
0
votes
1answer
5k views
Can I sort rows in Google Sheets by date?
In Google sheets I'm trying to sort rows according to a date column. According to my experience I can use column filtering and choose to sort data from A-Z. However this will give a wrong result for ...
1
vote
0answers
84 views
Change default sorting on Google Analytics' Dashboard page
We have implemented Google Analytics (GA) for our website and ended up creating 25 dashboards. The issue is every time I go to the Customisation => Dashboards on GA, it shows the dashboards sorted by ...
0
votes
1answer
132 views
I need help with sorting query in Google Sheets
I have a zap that pulls "Email" data from a spreadsheet, I also have a query that pulls "NAME" data from a different spreadsheet, but when I try to sort it, the data gets misplaced, eg. blank rows ...
5
votes
2answers
2k views
How to sort Trello cards by date added
Trello is rad. But one thing I haven't figured out:
How to sort cards in a list by the date that the cards were added to the list (or to the board)?
Also, is it possible to show (as a custom field?) ...
1
vote
1answer
398 views
Filter View: Sort by custom string order
Say I have a spreadsheet containing names, dates and a rank.
The spreadsheet is by default sorted by date but I want to create a filter view that sorts the spreadsheet by the rank column, i.e., "...
1
vote
2answers
584 views
Sort a Google Spreadsheets so it returns 'alternating' values in a column
I have a list of hundreds of students that contains the following data. The only two values that will appear in the gender column (col 3) are male or female:
Current List
fName | lName | ...
0
votes
1answer
2k views
How to filter range and return only specific columns?
This is what I have tried just yet:
=QUERY(FILTER(Recherche!A4:O1002), "select Col1, Col15, Col2, Col3, Col4")
based on this format
=QUERY(FILTER(B:D,D:D>=2),"select Col2, Col1")
What I get is ...
0
votes
2answers
257 views
Sorting Google Sheets by Mailing Address
I have a spreadsheet in Google Sheets (and Excel) that contains companies from many countries. The address cell has the full address including the country.
So:
Company name | Full Address | phone ...
1
vote
0answers
582 views
How to automatically sort a filtered list that's always changing in Google Sheets?
I have a complex spreadsheet that rolls up data from all over the place into a filtered list. We need to sort this filtered list, along with notes added afterward in columns to the right of the filter....
4
votes
1answer
13k views
Can I protect rows in a Google Docs spreadsheet from sorting?
I can sort a Google Docs spreadsheet on any column, but that sorts ALL of the rows. I don't want to sort the rows that contain the column labels. Is there a way to protect them from being sorted?
I ...
3
votes
1answer
3k views
Auto Sort Google Sheet with onEdit function
The following function successfully sorts my file (containing 3 sheets) individually. When I hit the "play" button on the script, it properly sorts (as expected) the current (active) sheet. Since my ...
0
votes
1answer
1k views
How to sort spreadsheet by date+time column but with a modified hour column?
I have a spreadsheet generated by a Google form and it produces a standard spreadsheet with a full timestamp column, that is two hours behind, and an hour column (hh:mm am/pm) that the user fills in ...
4
votes
1answer
6k views
How to sort groups of rows in Google Sheets?
I have a spreadsheet with lots of related rows. How can I sort the entire sheet in such a way that rows that belong together stay together in groups, and the groups instead are sorted by some common ...
3
votes
1answer
1k views
How to sort by date with Google Spreadsheet?
Consider the following text in a single column in a spreadsheet:
AAPL 2015 Dec 18 C @ 185.000
AAPL 2016 Mar 18 C @ 160.000
...
How to sort by date?
I tried extracting the date using regex, but it ...
1
vote
1answer
4k views
Sorting alphabetically (A-Z) ignoring beginning “A”, “An” and “The” using a script
I have a Movie list using Google Sheets that I would like do some sorting with using a script rather than a formula.
Column A is the movie Title. I would like to be able to sort the movie titles ...
