Eric wrote:

> I have a file that has been created to use and print out mailing
> labels.  The document is three columns wide by XXX rows.  Is there
> a way to sort the list by alpha, zip?  I realize there will most
> likely be some formatting involved, however, anything short of
> retyping everything would be of great help.

I often have lists of this type to sort, and I use a spreadsheet -
Quattro Pro, Excel - any of these have basic database functions built
in. As long as the file is ASCII text, it should work. Method of
importing a text file, setting the data type for each column and so on
are particular to whatever spreadsheet you are using. I recommend using
a copy of the file - it can be easy to find you've only sorted one
column of the file.

--
Matt Foreman                            [log in to unmask]
Information Services                    v (402)472-5617
University of Nebraska - Lincoln        f (402)472-5640

             Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to
                    Digest mode - visit our web site:
                   http://freepctech.com/pcsoft.shtml