Define Sort Rules

 

The Bibliography/Reference List Sort Rules dialog will allow you to define parameters for sorting a bibliography or report, including the field to sort by, the treatment of spaces, and options for sorting authors, titles and/or years.

 

To create a customized sort rule definition:

 

1Click Generate, Bibliography. The Generate Bibliography dialog will display.
2Click on the radio button to Alphabetize Using Custom Rules, and then click the Sort Rules button. The Bibliography/Reference List Sort Rules dialog will display.
3Enter a name for the new set of rules in the Saved Rules text box.
4Set the Field, Order, Type, Characters, and Options for your customized sort rules to your preferences. See Bibliography/Reference List Sort Rules dialog.
5Click Save to save the customized sort rules.

 

To edit an existing set of sort rules:

 

1Click Generate, Bibliography. The Generate Bibliography dialog will display.
2Click on the radio button to Alphabetize Using Custom Rules , and then click the Sort Rules button. The Bibliography/Reference List Sort Rules dialog will display.
3Click on the Sort Rules you want to edit in Saved Rules text box.
4Set the Field, Order, Type, Characters, and Options for your customized sort rules to your preferences.
5Click Save to save the customized sort rules.