Sorting 2 Dimensional Array problem

[danielZX]

Hi,

I am new in C++ programming. I got a question that I don't know how to answer. It is about sorting two dimensional arrays. So here is the question. I must create a code that it can accept 5 names and sort in both ascending and descending order. The thing is I don't know how to sort it in 2 Dimensional array. So please I need your help. Thanks.

Here is the code i done so far:

//bubble sort alphabets
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
void main()
{
char arr[5][20];
int swap;
cout<<"Enter 5 alphabets\n";
for(int i=0;i<5;i++)
cin>>arr[i];
for (int i=0 ; i<5; i++)
{
for (int j=0; j < 5 - i - 1; j++)
{
if (arr[j] > arr[j+1])
{
swap = arr[j];
arr[j] = arr[j+1];
arr[j+1] = swap;
}
}
}
cout<<"Sorted list in ascending order:\n";
for (int i = 0 ; i < 5 ; i++ )
cout<<arr[i]<<endl;


system("pause");
}
Please help in creating a 2D(2 dimensional array) code.

Oh,if I am in the wrong topic please tell where should I post this question to get help.Thank you and God Bless.

[cire]

Why don't you use an array of strings instead of a two dimensional array?

[danielZX]

But i need to arrange them . I need to accept 5 different names and arrange them with their first alphabet.