Data Grid - Sorting

Organize Data with Sorting in Data Grid

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Data Grid sorting for organized workflows

Sorting helps organize information, compare values, and focus on the most relevant records without changing the original data.

Sorting in Data Grid.

Sort by column

Arrange records in ascending or descending order based on values from a single column.

Multiple sorting in Data Grid.

Sort across multiple columns

Apply sorting to multiple columns to create structured and consistent record ordering.

Custom sorting in Data Grid.

Control sort order

Define custom sorting behavior and control how records are ordered based on specific business needs.

Single and multi-column sorting

Sort records using one or more columns to create a consistent view of information. Apply multiple sorting levels when records require structured comparison.

  • Support single-column sorting based on one field.
  • Enable multi-column sorting with multiple sorting levels.
  • Provide ascending or descending sort directions.
  • Ensure structured record ordering for data review.

Sorting in Data Grid.

Custom sorting in Data Grid.

Flexible sorting logic

Control how records are ordered by applying custom sorting logic and handling special values such as null or empty entries. Adapt sorting to match specific business scenarios.

  • Support custom sorting logic for specialized ordering.
  • Enable null value handling to control empty-record placement.
  • Provide data-type-aware sorting for column content.
  • Ensure sorting behavior aligns with business rules.

Server-side sorting

Process sorting operations on remote data sources and return records in the required order. Suitable for large datasets stored in external systems.

  • Support remote processing for server-side sorting operations.
  • Enable sorting for large datasets stored in external systems.
  • Reduce client workload by processing sorting remotely.
  • Maintain scalable data handling as record collections grow.

Server side sorting in Data Grid.

PLATFORM SUPPORT

Sorting support across platforms

Sorting capabilities are available across supported platforms. Availability may vary for advanced sorting features depending on platform implementation.

Capability JS, React, Angular, Vue Blazor ASP.NET Core & MVC WPF & WinForms .NET MAUI Flutter UWP WinUI
Single-column sorting
Multi-column sorting
Custom sorting
Null value handling
Server-side sorting
supported partially supported not supported

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Data Grid provides options to remove applied sorting and return records to their original order.

Yes. The Data Grid supports sorting for commonly used data types, including text, numbers, dates, and boolean values.

Yes. The Data Grid allows sorting to be enabled or disabled independently for individual columns.

Yes. Sorting can be used alongside filtering, grouping, paging, and other supported data operations to organize and review records.

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