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Mtfotonut
User level: Level 1 (46 points)

How to change contact sorting from last name to first name

Help! How do I edit my contacts to go from last name alphabetically to first name alphabetically?

Posted on Nov 3, 2026 5:27 PM

3 replies

lobsterghost1
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)

Nov 3, 2026 5:33 PM in response to Mtfotonut

Settings > Apps > Contacts > Sort Order > tap Firts, Last will change the sort order.

Mtfotonut Author
User level: Level 1 (46 points)

Nov 3, 2026 6:02 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Thank yu! Yes,found it!

lobsterghost1
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)

Nov 3, 2026 6:17 PM in response to Mtfotonut

Mtfotonut wrote:
Thank yu! Yes,found it!

You're welcome!

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256388454