Prevent SORT from asking to expand selection in Excel 2007?

[M. E. Kabay, PhD, CISSP-ISSMP]

Has anyone figured out how to stop EXCEL 2007 from constantly asking if it
should "Expand the selection" or "Continue with the current selection?" I
have to sort answers I'm creating for multiple-choice tests, so my data bank
has groups of four answers that I sort alphabetically one group after
another. The wretched program constantly pops up this "Sort Warning" that
forces two extra clicks or keystrokes for every sort!

I'm sure that someone thought the warning would be useful, but I'M SICK OF
IT! It should be possible to TURN IT OFF!!!

[And no, I cannot apply a general sort to the entire sheet to avoid the
question-by-question sort....]

 

[Gord Dibben]

Is it possible in your layout to isolate the groups of data by inserting
blank columns left and right of your selection?

And blank rows above and below.

Or create separate "Tables" for each section.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

 

[Sam Nichols]

The problem that I have and the original poster might have is that there is a
lot of data to be sorted. Adding the blank rows and columns is NOT an option
for me. Is there a way to just turn off this "helpful" (extremely
aggravating) reminder?

Is it possible in your layout to isolate the groups of data by inserting
blank columns left and right of your selection?

And blank rows above and below.

Or create separate "Tables" for each section.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

Has anyone figured out how to stop EXCEL 2007 from constantly asking if it
should "Expand the selection" or "Continue with the current selection?" I
have to sort answers I'm creating for multiple-choice tests, so my data bank
has groups of four answers that I sort alphabetically one group after
another. The wretched program constantly pops up this "Sort Warning" that
forces two extra clicks or keystrokes for every sort!

I'm sure that someone thought the warning would be useful, but I'M SICK OF
IT! It should be possible to TURN IT OFF!!!

[And no, I cannot apply a general sort to the entire sheet to avoid the
question-by-question sort....]

.

 

[Dave Peterson]

No. And I for one am exceedingly happy that MS added this warning.

The problem that I have and the original poster might have is that there is a
lot of data to be sorted. Adding the blank rows and columns is NOT an option
for me. Is there a way to just turn off this "helpful" (extremely
aggravating) reminder?

Is it possible in your layout to isolate the groups of data by inserting
blank columns left and right of your selection?

And blank rows above and below.

Or create separate "Tables" for each section.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

Has anyone figured out how to stop EXCEL 2007 from constantly asking if it
should "Expand the selection" or "Continue with the current selection?" I
have to sort answers I'm creating for multiple-choice tests, so my data bank
has groups of four answers that I sort alphabetically one group after
another. The wretched program constantly pops up this "Sort Warning" that
forces two extra clicks or keystrokes for every sort!

I'm sure that someone thought the warning would be useful, but I'M SICK OF
IT! It should be possible to TURN IT OFF!!!

[And no, I cannot apply a general sort to the entire sheet to avoid the
question-by-question sort....]

.

 

[xinranli]

No. And I for one am exceedingly happy that MS added this warning.

The problem that I have and the original poster might have is that there is a
lot of data to be sorted. Adding the blank rows and columns is NOT an option
for me. Is there a way to just turn off this "helpful" (extremely
aggravating) reminder?

Is it possible in your layout to isolate the groups of data by inserting
blank columns left and right of your selection?

And blank rows above and below.

Or create separate "Tables" for each section.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

Has anyone figured out how to stop EXCEL 2007 from constantly asking if it
should "Expand the selection" or "Continue with the current selection?" I
have to sort answers I'm creating for multiple-choice tests, so my data bank
has groups of four answers that I sort alphabetically one group after
another. The wretched program constantly pops up this "Sort Warning" that
forces two extra clicks or keystrokes for every sort!

I'm sure that someone thought the warning would be useful, but I'M SICK OF
IT! It should be possible to TURN IT OFF!!!

[And no, I cannot apply a general sort to the entire sheet to avoid the
question-by-question sort....]

.

This doesn't make sense if it cannot be turned off. It is like saying "Because one in a hundred people will make a mistake, everybody else are considered to make the same mistake and HAVE TO PAY FOR IT."
It seems Mr. Peterson might be one of those who made such mistakes...... At least to me, I do see a reason why this warning should be there, but I don't see any reasons why there is no way for it to be turned off.