How do I sort a column using the last number in the cell?

[Susan]

I need to sort a spreadsheet by using the last digit in a column that has
department numbers.

EX: 300009
300006
300004

Thank you!

 

[FSt1]

hi
use a helper column.
in a column to the right of the data, enter this formula.....
=right(A2,1)
copy down.
use the helper column as the primary sort key.

regards
FSt1

 

[Mike H]

Hi,

use a helper column to extract the last number

=RIGHT(A1,1)

Select both columns and sort on the helper column which you can hide.
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