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Easily organize your Apple iPhone contacts by first or last name
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By default, iPhone contacts are listed and organized alphabetically by last name. If you'd rather sort your contacts by first name, you can easily do so in the Settings app. You can also change how contacts are displayed when receiving a call or checking their information. This wikiHow will show you how to sort your Apple contacts by first name using your iPhone.
Things You Should Know
- To sort your contacts by first name, go to "Settings" → "Contacts" → "Sort Order" → "First, Last".
- When you use the Contacts app, all contacts will be sorted alphabetically based on first name.
- To change the display order, go to "Settings" → "Contacts" → "Display Order" → "Last, First".
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Open the Settings app. This looks like a grey cog icon. Make sure to update your iPhone .
- If needed, transfer contacts to your device, or back them up for safekeeping.
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Scroll down and tap Contacts . You can find this underneath Passwords and Mail .Advertisement
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Tap Sort Order . This will be underneath Accounts .
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Tap First, Last . There will be a blue checkmark next to it. [1] X Research source
- Now, when you use the Contacts app , you should see names listed alphabetically by first name.
- You can also tap Display Order and select Last, First if you want contacts to display last names first when answering calls or viewing contact information.
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QuestionHow do I sort my contacts alphabetically?Community AnswerIt should sort your contacts alphabetically by default, but if you want to sort them by the first name instead of the last, you can do so by going to Settings and then to Contacts. Then there should be an option so change the sorting order.
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QuestionHow do I move apps to another page on iPhone 6?Community AnswerHold onto the app block until it starts to shake. Drag it to where you want it to be, and let go. If you want it on the next page, hold it at the edge of the screen until it moves to the next screen.
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QuestionHow do I sort my contacts by the last name alphabetically?Community AnswerThat's the default. If not, just follow these instructions, but make the change inverted.
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1. Open Settings
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2. Tap Contacts
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3. Tap Sort Order
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4. Tap First, Last
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