How can I sort one set of data to match another set of data in Excel?

Question

I have a list of data that is not in alphabetical or numerical order. I want to sort a second list of the same date to match the first list. I cannot change the order of the d

Answer 1

You could also simply link both cells, and have an =Cell formula in each column like, =Sheet2!A2 in Sheet 1 A2 and =Sheet2!B2 in Sheet 1 B2, and drag it down, and then sort those two columns the way you want.

• If they don't sort the way you want, put the order you want to sort them in another column and sort all three columns by that.
• If you drag it down further and get zeros you can edit the =Cell formula to show "" IF there is nothing. =(if(cell="","",cell)
• Cutting, pasting, deleting, and inserting rows is something to be weary of. #REF! errors could occur.

This would be better if your unique items change also, then all you would do is sort and be done.