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