Which fields and items can be used for "Sort by"?

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Fields and Items That Can be Used for Sorting

You can use any of the following field types and items for sorting.
Field names, not the types of fields, are displayed as the options for "Sort by."

  • Record number
  • Updated by
  • Created by
  • Updated datetime
  • Created datetime
  • Text
  • Number
  • Calculated
  • Radio button
  • Drop-down
  • Date
  • Time
  • Date and time
  • Link
  • Lookup
  • Process Management status

Screens Where Sorting Can Be Configured

You can sort configure sorting on the following screens in an app.

The "View" screen of a record

Click a field name to sort the records.

Screenshot: The row of field names on a record's "View" screen is outlined in red

The screen that opens when you click the "Filter" icon on the "View" screen

Screenshot: The "Sort by" section on the "Filter" screen is outlined in red

The screen that opens when you click "Lookup" in a "Lookup" field and then select the "Filter" icon

Screenshot: The "Sort by" section on the "Filter" screen is outlined in red

A View settings screen in App Settings

Screenshot: The "Sort by" section under "Filter and Sort" on a View settings screen is outlined in red

The "Initial sort setting" section of the settings screen of a "Lookup" field in Form settings

Screenshot: The "Initial sort setting" section on the "Field Settings" screen is outlined in red

The "Display Order" section of the settings screen of a "Related Records" field in Form settings

Screenshot: The "Display Order" section on the "Field Settings" screen is outlined in red