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  1. Tools
  2. Transform

Sort

Reorder a table based on row values

Any table can be sorted by selecting a column in the Sort On field. Multiple sort selections may be applied.

Any sort selection must be paired with an Ascending or Descending selection. The behavior of the selection is contingent on the column's data type. Ascending applies to:

  • Numeric fields: smallest to largest

  • Text: A to Z

  • Date: oldest to newest

  • Duration: shortest to longest

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