Sorting in Word’s Table of Authorities January 26, 2012

A Table of Authorities always enters the items in each category alphabetically.  However, there are times that a chronological order is required.  

This can be accomplished manually after you convert the TOA field to text :

1. Select the TOA fields
2. Convert them to text  using Ctrl+Shift+F9
3. Cut and paste the individual items in the TOA to the order desired

If the TOA must be updated, first remove the old TOA, then you can recreate it using the Insert Table of Authorities icon.  Lastly, repeat the above to change the sort order.