Automating Data Sorting Automate Data Sorting in Google Sheets with Apps Script

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Sorting data manually can be tedious. Automate it with Google Apps Script:

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Open the Script Editor:
    • Navigate to Extensions > Apps Script.
  2. Write the Sorting Script:
  3. Run the Script:
    • Save and run the sortData function.

function sortData() {
var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getActiveSheet();
var range = sheet.getRange(1, 1, sheet.getLastRow(), sheet.getLastColumn());
range.sort({column: 1, ascending: true});
}

Explanation:

  • Range Definition: Defines the range to be sorted.
  • Sorting: Uses the sort method to sort the data by the first column in ascending order.