I just moved a spreadsheet from Excel to Google Sheets. Most things came over fine but I can’t find the sorting arrows. You know those little triangles at the top of each column that let you sort the whole table quickly?
In Excel they look like upside-down triangles. When you click them you get options to sort the column.
Is there a way to get something like this in Google Sheets? I know I can sort columns but it takes more steps. I’d love a quick one-click option for each column.
Anyone know how to set this up or if it’s even possible in Sheets? Thanks for any help!
I’ve been using Google Sheets for a long time, and I’ve noticed that there isn’t a direct feature comparable to Excel’s sorting arrows. Instead, what I rely on is the Filter view feature. If you select your entire data range and then choose Data > Create a filter, you’ll notice that small filter icons appear in the header row. These icons allow you to quickly sort your data in a couple of clicks, and they offer filtering options as well. While it’s not exactly the same as having dedicated sorting arrows on each column, it works efficiently once you get used to the interface.
there’s no exact equivalent to excel’s sorting arrows in sheets, but u can use filter views. go to Data > Create a filter. small icons pop up in headers - click those to sort/filter. not as quick as excel but gets the job done. takes a bit to get used to but works pretty well
While Google Sheets doesn’t have the exact sorting arrows feature from Excel, there’s a workaround that I’ve found quite useful. You can create a custom script to add sorting buttons to your sheet. Here’s how:
Go to Tools > Script editor
Paste in a custom script (available online) that adds sorting functionality
Save and run the script
You’ll see new menu options appear in your sheet
This method adds custom buttons to sort columns with a single click. It’s not quite as seamless as Excel’s arrows, but it’s the closest equivalent I’ve found in Sheets. The script can be customized to fit your specific needs too. Just be aware that you’ll need some basic coding knowledge or willingness to learn for this approach.