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Old September 27th, 2009, 10:34 PM posted to microsoft.public.excel.newusers
Quimera
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Default Worksheet sorts on first 5 columns only

I have a worksheet with 3 rows of columns headings.

The first row is standard columns headings.

The second row is a merged cell text line.

The third row is a blank row - which allows me to selct A4 and do a
nrmal sort...but it only allows a sort on columns A to E . The scroll
bar for the columns is greyed out

I know I can enter the selection range for all the data in the upper
left field, but it would be more convenient to be able to select cell A4
for a normal sort on any column.

Thanks for your help.

Joan



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Old September 28th, 2009, 01:53 PM posted to microsoft.public.excel.newusers
Bernie Deitrick
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Default Worksheet sorts on first 5 columns only

Joan,

Do you have a column that is completely blank and hidden? That may prevent your selecting more than
5 columns automatically.

Do you have frozen panes or split screen? That may make it seem that you cannot select all columns.

HTH,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP


"Quimera" wrote in message news:BTQvm.46847$PH1.3845@edtnps82...
I have a worksheet with 3 rows of columns headings.

The first row is standard columns headings.

The second row is a merged cell text line.

The third row is a blank row - which allows me to selct A4 and do a
nrmal sort...but it only allows a sort on columns A to E . The scroll
bar for the columns is greyed out

I know I can enter the selection range for all the data in the upper
left field, but it would be more convenient to be able to select cell A4
for a normal sort on any column.

Thanks for your help.

Joan





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Old September 29th, 2009, 04:03 AM posted to microsoft.public.excel.newusers
Quimera
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Default Worksheet sorts on first 5 columns only

Hi Bernie,

I unhid the columns and unfroze the panes - but no luck. It must be
something to do with the multiple line headings, so I have re-formatted
them into a single line and all is well.

Thanks,
Joan

"Bernie Deitrick" deitbe @ consumer dot org wrote in message
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Joan,

Do you have a column that is completely blank and hidden? That may
prevent your selecting more than 5 columns automatically.

Do you have frozen panes or split screen? That may make it seem that
you cannot select all columns.

HTH,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP


"Quimera" wrote in message
news:BTQvm.46847$PH1.3845@edtnps82...
I have a worksheet with 3 rows of columns headings.

The first row is standard columns headings.

The second row is a merged cell text line.

The third row is a blank row - which allows me to selct A4 and do a
nrmal sort...but it only allows a sort on columns A to E . The
scroll
bar for the columns is greyed out

I know I can enter the selection range for all the data in the upper
left field, but it would be more convenient to be able to select cell
A4
for a normal sort on any column.

Thanks for your help.

Joan







 




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