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How Can You Sort?

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You can use SORT-MERGE/XL to sort or merge data in various ways. Some sequences you might choose as the basis for sorting or merging data could be:

  • Alphabetically in either an ascending or descending order.

  • Numerically in either an ascending or descending order.

  • Alphabetically or numerically based on a single key data item.

  • Alphabetically or numerically based on more than one key data item.

  • Define a unique collating sequence for your application.

  • Merge two or more sorted files into a new merged file.



What Can You Sort?

The SORT/XL Process