Sort a list alphabetically in Word

Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word 2024 Word 2021 Word 2019 Word 2016

You can sort a one-level bulleted or numbered list so the text appears in ascending (A to Z) or descending (Z to A) alphabetical order.

  1. Select the list you want to sort.
  2. Go to Home,and select Sort from the Paragraph group.
    Paragraph section in Word with Sort pointed out
  3. Set Sort by to Paragraphs and Text.
  4. Choose Ascending (A to Z) or Descending (Z to A).
  5. Select OK.

For info on sort options, see Sort dialog box.