Sort a list alphabetically

You can sort a one-level bulleted or numbered list so that the text appears in alphabetical order. You can sort in ascending order (A to Z) or in descending order (Z to A).

1. Select the list that you want to sort.

2. On the Home tab, under Paragraph, click Sort.

3. In the Sort Text dialog box, under Sort by, select Paragraphs.

4. On the Type pop-up menu, select Text.

5. Select the sort order (Ascending or Descending), and then click OK.