Since Google Docs itself doesn’t have this feature, the sorting tips below will take slightly more effort.
If you have access to Google Docs, you also have access to Google Sheets.
Copy the block of text you want to alphabetize on Docs and paste it into a single column.
Then, copy-paste the data back into Google Docs orupload it as a new document in Google Docs.
Copy and paste the text from Google Docs to a new Word document.
SelectEnterto separate the items to be alphabetized into individual lines.
opt for complete text with theCtrl+Akeyboard shortcut or dragging across it with the mouse.
SelectHome>Paragraph Group>Sort.
In theSort Textdialog, chooseSort bytoParagraphsandText.
Then, selectAscending(A-Z) orDescending(Z-A), depending on the alphabetical order you prefer.
When prompted, pressOKin the dialog box that appears.
Copy and paste the alphabetized text back to Google Docs.
Tip:
There are several other ways toalphabetize paragraphs and lists in Word.
Explore these options if you create multi-level lists and data for tables.
you’re free to use them to sort any text and then paste it back to Google Docs.
Highlight the header row by clicking the letter, and then go toView>Freeze>1 row.
Alternatively, enter names in the “Last name, first name” format.
Set the Separator toSpace, and then Sheets will break up the names into their own columns.
From there, you’ve got the option to sort by last name.
