SORT function - Zoho Sheet - Help Guide

SORT

Sorts a given array or range of values based on the specified criteria. It is a dynamic array function, where the result array may increase or decrease in size based on the source range.

 

Syntax

 

SORT(range; [sort_by]; [order]; [direction])

range: The range containing the array of values to sort. Eg., A2:B11

sort_by: Number indicating the row or column to sort the range by. Eg., 1

order: Indicates the order in which the range should be sorted.

If 1, the range is sorted in ascending order

If -1, the range is sorted in descending order

direction: Logical expression that specifies direction of sort. Defaults to FALSE if omitted.

If TRUE, sorts by column

If FALSE, sorts by row

 

Examples

 

Formula

=SORT(A2:B11;1;1)


Get a hands-on experience of the function in the embedded range below.   



Possible Errors

 

Errors

Meaning

#N/A!

  • The function could not find the value it was asked to look for. Commonly occurs in VLOOKUP and similar functions.

#NAME!

  • The function name is incorrect or invalid.

  • The given defined name (if any) is invalid.

  • There is a typo in the defined name used in the function.

  • Double quotes are missing for text values in the function.

  • Colon missing in a cell range reference.

#VALUE!

  • The given argument's data type is incorrect or invalid.
    For example, the function =DATE(A1:A3) will return a #VALUE error when a text value is present in the range.

#REF!

  • The given cell reference is incorrect or invalid. This error may occur when a cell/range has been deleted, moved, or pasted over.

 

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