Sorting
The grid allows you to sort the records based on the contents of a selected column, Tiny up/down arrows next to column headings indicate which columns can be used for sorting.
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Feature |
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1. No Arrows |
When there are no or arrows next to the column heading, this means the column does not support sorting. |
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2. Both Arrows |
When there are both and arrows next to the column heading, this means your records can be sorted based on this column, but the column is currently not selected. |
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3. Up or Down Arrow |
When a single or arrow is present next to the column heading, this means your records are currently sorted based on this column. An up arrow indicates records are sorted in ascending order. A down arrow indicates records are sorted in descending order. |
There are two methods for sorting grid data:
Clicking on a Column Heading
To sort records:
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Select a column that is sortable, showing and arrows next to the column heading.
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Click once on the column heading to sort records based on the contents of that column. Click again to toggle between ascending and descending sort order.
Following is an example of a column sorted in ascending order.
Selecting from Column Options
To sort records:
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Click the vertical ellipsis control to the right of the column on which your sort will be based.
The available options display.
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Select Sort (Asc) to sort the column in ascending order or Sort (Desc) to sort the column in descending order.
The following is an example of a column selected to sort in ascending order.
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