To sort dates in a column in Excel, follow these steps:
- Select the Column: Make sure the column containing the dates is selected.
- Sort Using Dates: Go to the "Home" tab in the Excel ribbon.
- Sort Icon: Click on the "Sort & Filter" icon, which looks like a small arrow pointing upwards, to the right of the "Find & Select" group.
- Sort Dialog Box: A "Sort" dialog box will appear.
- Sort Criteria: In the "Sort" tab, select "Date" from the "Column" drop-down menu.
- Sort Order: Choose the sorting order you want, either "Ascending" (oldest dates first) or "Descending" (newest dates first).
- Apply Sort: Click "Add Level" to add the sort criteria, then click "OK" to apply the sort.
By following these steps, you will be able to sort dates in your Excel column in ascending or descending order.