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Sort function behaving strangely
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Are you experiencing issues with the SORT function in Excel, where the options are grayed out despite having used it successfully before? You're not alone—this common frustration can stem from hidden formatting or merged cells within your selected data range. Even when copying to a new sheet, the underlying problem may persist. In this discussion, we’ll explore potential causes and solutions to help you regain control over your data sorting. Let’s dive into practical insights that can transform your Excel experience!
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I’ve used the SORT function hundreds of times and have never encountered this before. Issue: I highlight (select) my data range, cells C4:J57 (54 rows X 8 columns), but when I go to sort my selection by clicking the Data tab, the three Sort options are grayed out. This function works fine when I perform the same operation on other data ranges of many various sizes. I even copied this range to a new sheet (thinking it could be the actual spreadsheet) but I got the same result. It must be something in the range itself but I don’t see anything weird. TBH, I don’t really know what I’m looking for anyway. Any ideas as to what might be causing this?
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