Merged Cells are more than 1 column/row wide or tall. Someone applied a
merge cell format-usaully for a header row-but you do lose the sort. To
unmerge, click
top left corner of spreadsheet (between Column A and Row 1) This will select
whole sheet. Then click Format>Cells>alignment tab and select 'merge cells"
OK. This will unmerge all cells and give you back your sort tool.
Pat