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SORT

Known for Dynamic Sorting

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Database

SORT belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Manipulation

SORT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

SORT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Business Managers

SORT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

SORT is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2019

SORT was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

SORT was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

First dynamic array sorting function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The librarian of Excel functions

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Intermediate

SORT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Array

SORT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

SORT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

SORT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Microsoft 365

SORT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

SORT runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

SORT runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Excel Online

SORT runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

Web Excel

SORT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

1

SORT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Range

SORT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations