1. Click on the Select All button at the intersection of your row and column headings. The cells in your worksheet highlight to confirm they're selected. 2. Switch to the Data tab in the Microsoft Excel ribbon and locate the Sort & Filter group. Click on the Sort option. 3. Click on the Sort By drop-down menu to select a column by name. The names correspond to the headings typed in the first row of your data.
Home > Timelines > Hernan Cortes Timeline Hernan Cortes Timeline Timeline Description: Hernan Cortes was an explorer who eventually defeated the Aztec people and brought Mexico under Spanish rule. This is a timeline of his life.
Hernan is promoted in Cuba Diego Valasquez became the governor of Cuba. He made Cortes one of his top officials. 1518: Hernan Cortes is sent to Mexico Diego Valasquez named Cortes the captain of an expedition to Mexico. After a fight, though, he revoked Cortes' status. 1519: Cortes goes against the governor Cortes went against Valasquez's wishes and sailed on to Mexico against orders. July 1519