In Word, how can I invert/reverse rows in a table?

I need invert or reverse the entire rows in table overhead, so that:

• the two rows in each colour swap positions with the other of the same colour.

• the table descends from 4 to 1 (instead of 1 to 4 now in red numbering).

I clicked on the red numbering, then selected: Home ⟶ Sort ⟶ Sort by 'Column 2', Type: 'Number', 'Descending'. But nothing changed.

Solution 1:

Is the red numbering a numbered list created by Word?

If so, Word will not recognize the numbers as numbers when sorting the column.

The numbered list will always run from 1 to 4. Only the words in it will change position.

If you want to sort the numbers from 4 to 1 (and keep them visible), you'll have to create a new column, add the numbers 1. to 4. (make sure they are not auto-formatted into a list), then sort for the new column.

Solution 2:

You need to sort on a column that has values that will sort in the order you want. So, either temporarily add a column, (or prefix each of the values in one of your current columns) with values, 4,3,2,1, then sort on that column in ascending order.