Sorting

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Sort values in a grid by clicking Add Sort and then selecting to sort on rows or columns. You can add multiple sorts (for example, you can sort by columns and then by rows), and you can add multiple rows or columns to a sort (for example, sort columns by column members, and then by row 3).

Figure 4-1 Sort Options


screenshot shows sort dialog box, with options described as follows

For more information on sorting with grouping, see Sorting and Grouping topic.

The Sorting dialog box provides these options:

  • Ascending/Descending— toggles between ascending and descending sorts.

  • Edit— enables you to edit the sort.

  • Remove—deletes the sort.

  • Add Column/Row—adds a column or row to the sort.

Figure 4-2 Sorting Example


screenshot shows a grid with columns sorted A-D, and then by row 4. Order of columns is Q1, Q4, Q2, Q3, which matches total segment values in row 4.

Figure 4-2 shows an example of the following sort: Columns A to D and Ascending on Row 4.