How to sort Apps in Windows 8.1

Description: This is a technical guide on how to sort your apps in Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 added a feature in which the user can sort their apps by name, date installed, most used, or category.

  1. Go to the Start Screen.
    Windows 8.1 Start Screen
  2. In the lower-left corner there will be an arrow that appears. Select it to go to the All Apps menu.
    Windows 8.1 Start Screen All Apps Page Navigation
  3. At the top-left it will say Apps by name by default. Click on by name and it will give the options for sorting.
    Windows 8.1 Start Screen All Apps Page

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