How to Sort a List of Names Alphabetically in Word

The video tutorial demonstrates how to sort a list of names in Microsoft Word by both surname and first name. It begins by explaining the need to replace spaces with tab characters to create two columns of data. The tutorial then guides viewers through using the sort function to organize the names alphabetically, first by surname and then by first name. Finally, it shows how to remove the tab characters to return the list to its original format, now sorted.

What is the first step to sort a list of names in Microsoft Word?

How do you replace spaces with tab characters in a list of names?

What does the A-Z button do in the paragraph section of the home toolbar?

Explain how to sort names first by surname and then by first name.

What should you do if you have a header row in your list of names?

How can you remove tab characters after sorting the names?

What is the final result after sorting the list of names?