Specify the Sort Order for the View

You can sort the data by one or more columns in the query. For example, you can sort tasks by due date, last name, and first name. The sort you specify in the query is the default in the view.

Access Method

Select the Views tile > Explore Views tile > select a view in the Views Explorer window.

Procedure to Sort

  1. If the query is not already displayed, select the Show Query button.

  2. In the Selected Properties box, select the column you want to sort.

  3. Select the Right arrow icon at the upper right. Anthology Student adds the column to the Sort Order box and displays the default sort order (Ascending).

  4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all of the columns are added.

  5. If needed, select the property in the Sort Order box and use the following buttons to make modifications.

    Task

    Button to Use

    Move a property up the list. Up arrow for moving a property up in the sort list.
    Move a property down the list. Up arrow for moving a property down in the sort list.
    Sort in ascending order. Button to select to sort in ascending order.
    Sort in descending order. Button to select to sort in descending order.

  6. Select the Save button on the toolbar.

Additional Tasks for Sorts

If you need to delete a sort, select the property in the Sort Order box, and Select the X to the right of the box.

You cannot filter or sort properties that contain free-form text (such as notes). For example, you cannot filter or sort on: 

  • Building.Note
  • ClassSectionLesson.Note
  • Course.Note
  • FundSource.Note
  • HighSchool.Note
  • HighSchool.DrivingDirections
  • Lender.Note
  • StudentAward.Note