Tech Byte: Remember the Alphabet

 

It is hard to believe, but as you add programs to your PC, Windows XP does not automatically alphabetize the list of applications it shows when you select All Programs from the Start menu. But you can tell XP to sort them alphabetically.

 

·        Click Start, click All Programs, and then right-click any folder or icon.

·        On the shortcut menu, click Sort by Name.

 

 

That's it—your programs are instantly alphabetized. Enjoy your newly organized All Programs menu.

 

Note: This same tip works for your Favorites menu in Internet Explorer. In both cases, you'll probably need to go back periodically and sort the lists again, because Windows XP does not automatically keep the list in alphabetical order.