How to Put Words in Alphabetical Order in Google Docs (2024)
In this article, we will show you how to put words in alphabetical order in Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Simply follow the steps below.
How to Put Words in Alphabetical Order in Google Docs
Sorting lists alphabetically can be efficiently achieved in Google Docs using two effective methods: the ‘Sorted Paragraphs’ add-on and direct sorting functions in Google Sheets. We will discuss how to use each method in the following sections.
Method 1: Using Sorted Paragraphs
Follow the steps below to put words in alphabetical order in Google Docs using the Sorted Paragraphs add-on.
1. Highlight the List You Want to Alphabetize
To sort a list, you first need to highlight the text you want to organize. In our example, we will select the list of fictional book titles. Ensure each title starts on a new line for accurate sorting.
2. Install the “Sorted Paragraphs” Add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace
Add-ons in Google Docs extend functionality. To sort our list, go to the ‘Extensions’ menu.
Hover over ‘Add-ons’ and select ‘Get add-ons’.
Search for “Sorted Paragraphs” in the search bar. Then, press Enter.
Locate the ‘Sorted Paragraphs’ add-on from the search results. Then, click on it to open its details.
In the popup window, click ‘Install’ to add the add-on to your Google Doc
After clicking Install, a permission dialog will appear. Click ‘Continue‘ to proceed.
3. Alphabetize the Highlighted List Using the “Sorted Paragraphs” Add-on
Once an add-on is installed, it can be accessed via the Extensions menu. With your list highlighted, go to the ‘Extensions’ tab in the menu bar.
Navigate to ‘Sorted Paragraphs’ and select ‘Sort A to Z’. This action will sort our book titles alphabetically from A to Z.
We will now see that the first title starts with the earliest letter alphabetically and progresses correctly to the last title.
Method 2: Using Google Sheets
To sort a list of book titles alphabetically, we will use the same list from our previous example. Follow the steps below.
1. Copy Your List from Google Docs to a New Google Sheets Document
In Google Sheets, create a new document by clicking on the blank spreadsheet option from the template gallery.
Now, go back to your Google Docs, where your list is located. Select the entire list and press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac) to copy.
Switch to your Google Sheets tab, click on cell A1, and press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste the copied text. This action will fill column A with your list, each placed in its own cell.
2. Alphabetize Your List in Google Sheets Using the Sort Function
With your data in Google Sheets, you need to sort it alphabetically. Click the letter at the top of column A to highlight the entire column.
Navigate to the `Data` menu on the top toolbar and hover over `Sort range`.
Then, select the sort order `Sort range by column A (A to Z)`. This function will organize all the lists starting from A and ending at Z.
We will now see that the list of book titles is sorted alphabetically from A to Z.
3. Copy the Alphabetically Sorted List Back to Google Docs
Select the entire column of your list and press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac) to copy.
Switch over to your Google Docs document where you want the sorted list to appear. Click on the spot in the document where you wish to insert the list and press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste. We will now see that our list of book titles in Google Docs is alphabetically organized.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to put words in alphabetical order in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to add double-space in word on Google Docs or our article on how to circle a word in Google Docs.
