Rearranging elements in a 2D array

I need some help. I have this code right now:
RandomArray= randi([-100 100],20,5);
RandomArray=sort(RandomArray)
I need to sort RandomArray so that the numbers are in ascending order as in the numbers gets larger going to the right and down the array. How do I do that?

 Accepted Answer

Roger Stafford
Roger Stafford on 20 Feb 2017
Edited: Roger Stafford on 20 Feb 2017
RandomArray=sort(RandomArrayI:));
If the original sizes are desired, add this:
RandomArray = reshape(RandomArray,20,5);
If you them ascending to the right and then ascending as you go down, do this instead:
RandomArray = reshape(RandomArray,5,20).';

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sorry i'm a bit confused but what's the first line of code for?
I think Roger made a typing mistake and it should be
RandomArray=sort(RandomArray(:));
thanks so much!

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