Google Sheets
Sorting and Filtering Data
Challenge!
To work through the challenge, open GCFLearnFree L16: Library Books on Loan and Workout Log and copy the file to your Google Drive. View the instructions below the challenge if you are not sure how to make a copy of the file.
- Using the Books on Loan sheet, sort the sheet so the books are alphabetized by title.
- Filter the Due Date column to display only the books that are due on July 14, 2012 (7/14/2012).
- Try applying a second filter to the sheet.
- Using the Workout Log sheet, sort the range of cells L21:N27 to display the stationary bike Distance column in descending order.
To copy the example file to your Google Drive:
In these tutorials, we will provide example files you can use to practice what you've learned in each lesson. Because these files are Google Docs we have chosen to share, you will need to copy the file to your Google Drive before you can edit the file.
- Click the link at the top of this page to open the example file.
- The example file will appear in a new browser tab or window. If you are not currently signed in to your Google account, locate and click Sign in on the top-right corner of the page.
Signing in to your Google Account - After you have signed in to your Google account, locate and select File in the toolbar menu and select Make a copy... from the drop-down menu.
Making a copy of the example file - The Copy Document dialog box will appear. Enter a new title for the file, then click OK.
Naming the file and clicking OK - The copy of the file will appear in a new browser tab. Now you're ready to start using the example file.
Viewing the copied example file in a new tab