In LibreOffice writer Version 4.0.2.2 (Build ID: 400m0(Build:2)) on a x86_64 Linux Ubuntu the sorting function doesn't work. The function itself is visible under "tools" but it is disabled, regardless if text lines are selected or not.
Originally from the Ask site: http://ask.libreoffice.org/en/question/16121/how-do-i-sort-text-in-writer/
Exactly same problem on Libreoffice v. 4.0.3.3 Biuld ID 400m0(Build:3) on Ubuntu GNU/Linux
Is this bug still evident? Under Crunchbang 11 running v4.1.2.2 Build: 281b75f427729060b6446ddb3777b32f957a8fb the Tools > Sort... option works as expected when text is highlighted. Paragraphs are re-arranged into the required order.
WFM per comment 3. Not reproducible also on LO 4.0.6.1 (Win7 32bit)