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Sort Names by Length in Excel
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Today, we’re focusing on how to sort names by length in Excel—a handy trick for organizing data in a whole new way. If you’re already familiar with this feature, feel free to skip today’s edition.
Without further ado, let’s dive in and learn how to sort names by their character count in just a few steps!
The process is as follows,
1. Open Excel and Navigate to the Next Cell
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2. Type the SortBy Formula and Select all The Names. =SORTBY(B3:B17,
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3. Type the “Len” formula and Select all the Names again =SORTBY(B3:B17,LEN(B3:B17
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4. Type 1 for ascending Order. =SORTBY(B3:B17,LEN(B3:B17),1)
We are done. All the Names have been Sorted by Length.
That’s how you can sort names by length in Excel, making it easier to organize and analyze your data. Whether you’re managing contact lists, project assignments, or inventory items, sorting by length can give your data a fresh perspective and improve usability.
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