How can I quickly and easily alphabetize my References list in Word?

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Image of Microsoft Word Ribbon

Select all of the references on your page (do not select the heading on the page: References)
On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click the Sort icon.
In the Sort Text dialog box, under Sort by, click Paragraphs and Text, and then click either Ascending.

Image of Sort Text Box

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