How to (Is it possible) Sort Lists (numbered, bullet, etc.)

[kivancmuslu]

Hi all,

This question might also be related with Macros, etc.
Is it possible to list the content of the list alphabetically in NWP? If not, can it be done with a macro? If yes, can someone provide me one (if it is not very hard)?

Thanks,

Example:
1. Element
2. An element
3. List element

===> Magic sort (after selecting 3 lines)
1. An element
2. Element
3. List element

[phspaelti]

If the list is numbered using a list style (as opposed to with numbers written by hand), then "Sort" will indeed sort the list alphabetically. (And automatically renumber them).

If the numbers are written by hand you will first have to remove them. Find/Replace can do this:

1. Open Find
2. Set the find mode to PowerFind (or PowerFind Pro)
3. Use the gear menu next to the Find box to make the following find expression

   Code: Select all

   [Start of Paragraph][Any Digit][1+].[Space or Tab]

4. Leave the Replace box empty
5. Do Replace All (you can limit this to the selection if desired using the "Where" pull down menu)

[kivancmuslu]

Hi phspaelti,

I haven't seen 'Sort paragraphs' menu. The list was a real list and this menu did what I wanted exactly. Very cool and handy feature.

Thanks for the fast reply!