create column headers in excel to sort
But it would still be much easier if I could just click a cell in a column and have Excel already know the data I want to sort and what I do not. The solution is adding column filters (see image from the Mac Excel below). 1  Select the column header row. 2  Then under the âDataâ menu or in the âDataâ toolbar, select âFilterâ.3  You donât even need to use the filters.4  Now test the sort. 5  Tip: If you remove the filters on the header row, be sure NOT to try sorting above that column header row.ut it would still be much easier if I could just click a cell in a column and have Excel already know the data I want to sort and what I do not. The solution is adding column filters (see image from the Mac Excel below). 1  Select the column header row. 2  Then under the âDataâ menu or in the âDataâ toolbar, select âFilterâ.