There are two quick ways to sort data alphabetically in Excel:

Method 1: Using the Sort Buttons

1. Select your data: Click on any cell within the column you want to sort alphabetically. This will highlight the entire column.

2. Go to the Data tab: Click on the "Data" tab in the Excel ribbon.

3. Sort by Ascending or Descending: In the "Sort & Filter" group, you'll see two buttons: "A to Z" (sorts ascending) and "Z to A" (sorts descending). Click the button corresponding to your desired order (alphabetical A to Z or reverse alphabetical Z to A).

Your data will be instantly sorted alphabetically based on the selected column.

Method 2: Using the Sort Dialog Box (Optional for more control)

1. Select your data: Similar to method 1, highlight the column containing the data you want to sort.

2. Go to the Data tab: Click on the "Data" tab.

3. Open the Sort Dialog Box: In the "Sort & Filter" group, click the "Sort" button (looks like a funnel with arrows).

4. Sort By: Under "Sort by," the first drop-down menu will show the column you selected. You can change this if needed.

5. Sort Order: Choose "A to Z" for ascending or "Z to A" for descending alphabetical order.

6. Sort Only Selected Data (Optional): If your data has headers, check this box to exclude the header row from sorting.

7. Click OK: Click the "OK" button to confirm and sort your data.

This method offers more control, allowing you to sort by multiple columns or specify additional options.