Brother WP330MDS - Manual (Page 226)

You are going to rearrange the data in alphabetical order according to the last names
(column A). It is important that you mark all the columns so that all data will move
together with the names.
4. Move the cursor to El 0 to mark the range A1 ..E10, and press RETURN. The
system will ask you to enter the name of the column that the column will be
sorted by (primary key).
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This message will also appear;
Enter column of primary sort and press RETURN,
This system allows for double sorting—primary and secondary. You wish the data to
be sorted according to the last names (column A). This is the “primary key”. The
primary key must always be in the marked range.
5. Type A and press RETURN. The system will ask you to enter the name of the
column that will be used for secondary or internal sorting.
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This message will also appear:
Enter column of secondary sort key and press RETURN.
If two or more persons have the same last name, you will require secondary sorting to
maintain proper organization. Use the first name (column B) for secondary sorting.
NOTE:
When you do not wish a secondary sort to take place, press RETURN without
entering anything.
6. Type B and press RETURN. This menu will appear:
MENti; DESCENDING
If you select ASCENDING, the data will be arranged in natural alphabetical order.
DESCENDING will place it in the reverse order.
7, Select ASCENDING and press RETURN. The last menu will appear.
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8. Since the data is alphanumeric, select ALPHABETIC and press RETURN. Your
data will be alphabetically arranged, automatically.
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