Can I sort data using a custom list?

You can view custom sorted data in Excel Online, but you won't be able to create a custom sort list or change an existing one to another custom sorting order.

If you have the Excel desktop application, you can use the Open in Excel button to open your workbook to add or change custom sorting there. Here's how:

Click Open in Excel and sort your data using a custom list.

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