How to sort alphabetically with German umlauts (Ä, Ö, Ü)?
I want to sort a list with Names, but all names with umlauts (Ä, Ö, Ü) then appear an the bottom. Can I change the settings so that it sorts correctly (Ö will appear as Oe, etc...)?
Would be great when someone has a solution for my problem. Thanks in advance!
Julian
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The only thing I can think of would be to use a helper column with a nested SUBSTITUTE function to swap out the umlauts with their equivalent for sorting.
=SUBSTITUTE(SUBSTITUTE(SUBSTITUTE(Name@row, "Ö", "Oe"), "Ä", "value"), "Ü", "value")
You can hide this helper column to keep the sheet looking clean but still sort on it even when it is hidden.
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The only thing I can think of would be to use a helper column with a nested SUBSTITUTE function to swap out the umlauts with their equivalent for sorting.
=SUBSTITUTE(SUBSTITUTE(SUBSTITUTE(Name@row, "Ö", "Oe"), "Ä", "value"), "Ü", "value")
You can hide this helper column to keep the sheet looking clean but still sort on it even when it is hidden.
Come see me at ENGAGE 2023! I have "Happy to help 👍️" buttons!
If you can't find me roaming the floor, I will most likely be at the 10xViz Partner Booth.
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thanks, Paul! Great idea😀
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Happy to help. 👍️
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