In this guide, we’ve explained the different methods to sort Google Sheets data based on cell color.
How do I sort Google Sheets by cell color?
1. Using Filter toggles
The selected dataset will now be sorted, and any rows marked with the selected color will appear at the top. All the other cells will still be in their original order.
2. Using the Sort range feature
2.1 Find the Hex color code
2.2 Sort data based on Hex color code
The data will now be sorted based on the column having the corresponding color hex code. Sort range enables you to sort the data in the selected dataset based on the chosen column. Here, the data is sorted according to the column having the hex code representing the color.
How do I sort Google Sheets with multiple cell colors?
Google Sheets follows a pattern when sorting a dataset having multiple colors. Rows having the first color choice will appear at the bottom, and the last color to be sorted appears on the top in the resulting data.
How do I sort Google Sheets by text color?
If the dataset has more than two text colors, follow the same process for the next text color as well. Similar to the background color, it is also possible to sort Google Sheets data based on their text color. These are all the possible ways to sort Google Sheets data by color to make data easier to organize. While here, you may also be interested to know how to hide columns in Google Sheets. If you found this guide useful, or have any suggestions for us, do let us know in the comments section.
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