In awk, how can I do this: Input: 1 a f 1 12 v 2 b g 2 10 w 3 c h 3 19 x 4 d i 4 15 y 5 e j 5 11 z Desired output, by sorting numerical value at $5: 1 a f 2 10 w 2 b g 5 11 z 3 c h 1 12 v 4 d i 4 15 y 5 e j 3 19 x Note that the sorting should only affecting $4, $5, and $6 (based on value of $5), in which the previous part of table remains intact.