Sort first, then Group (it's just a 2003 thing).

You'll need to learn how the Group By Box works to do this.  Turn on
Advanced toolbars and use the Group by Box.  Ungroup, sort by a field, then
drag Category field in to the Group By Box to group by Category.

Judy Gleeson  - MVP Outlook
Acorn Training and Consulting
Canberra, Australia
www.acorntraining.com.au
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