ARMAN
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Enviado em 27/12/2024 - 02:31h
Sorting dates in Calc might seem tricky at first, but it’s quite simple when you follow these steps:
Step 1: Ensure Correct Date Format
Calc recognizes dates based on your system’s regional settings. Make sure your dates are in one of these formats:
DD/MM/YYYY (Day/Month/Year)
MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year)
To check or change the format:
Select the cells with the dates.
Right-click and choose Format Cells > Date.
Pick the correct format from the list.
Step 2: Highlight the Dates
Click on the column header or select the range of cells containing your dates. This tells Calc which data to sort.
Step 3: Open the Sort Menu
Go to the Data menu.
Select Sort.
Step 4: Choose Sorting Preferences
In the Sort by field, select the column with your dates.
Choose either Ascending (earliest to latest) or Descending (latest to earliest).
Step 5: Confirm and Apply
Click OK to apply the sort. Calc will reorder the dates accordingly.
Fixing Common Issues
If sorting doesn’t work correctly, it usually means the dates aren’t recognized properly. Here’s how to fix that:
Convert Text to Dates:
Use the DATEVALUE function to convert text into real dates.
Example formula:
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=DATEVALUE(A1)
Reformat Dates:
Use the TEXT function to ensure all dates follow the same format.
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=TEXT(A1, "DD/MM/YYYY")
Pro Tip: Use the DATE Function
If you’re working with separate columns for day, month, and year, you can combine them using the DATE function:
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=DATE(Year, Month, Day)
For example, if A1 = 2024, B1 = 12, and C1 = 26, the formula would be:
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=DATE(A1, B1, C1)
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