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Sort a pivot table in Google Sheets

Create a pivot table on a new sheet from A1:D6. Put Region in Rows, sort the Region row group in descending order, and put Revenue in Values summarized by SUM.

Verified by PhilisJuly 15, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Create a pivot table on a new sheet from A1:D6. Put Region in Rows, sort the Region row group in descending order, and put Revenue in Values summarized by SUM.

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetCreate a pivot table on a new sheet from A1:D6.

2

Apply the changePut Region in Rows, sort the Region row group in descending order, and put Revenue in Values summarized by SUM.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.

Expected result

The pivot table groups by Region in descending order and sums Revenue.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A1:D6 and repeat the final action. The pivot table groups by Region in descending order and sums Revenue.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Region	Owner	Category	Revenue
North	Anna	Software	120
South	Ben	Services	180
North	Cara	Services	240
West	Dev	Software	210
South	Eva	Software	160

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Select the target. Create a pivot table on a new sheet from A1:D6.
Apply the change. Put Region in Rows, sort the Region row group in descending order, and put Revenue in Values summarized by SUM.
The pivot table groups by Region in descending order and sums Revenue.