Monday, March 30, 2009
Create a Custom Sort Order in a SharePoint List
It’s a common question: “How can I create a custom sort order in a list?” My typical response has been to create a hidden column called “Sort Order”, manually set a numerical sort order for each item and then hide the column from view.
Today on Stump the Panel, Woody came up with an ingenious solution using the Links list as a foundation. Take a look at this one and a half minute screencast. I laughed out loud it was so simple.
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Great article. I am running MOSS 2007, however, when I create a links list, I do not see the change order menu item outlined in the video … thoughts?
The screencast is broken. I’m very interested in seeing this solution in action.
Thanks!
Eddie
Brian – Just checked and everything is fine with the screencast. You might want to talk with IT to make sure streaming video from ScreenCast.com is not blocked. – Mark
That’s what the issue was…able to get to it via our test DSL line…thanks!
Eddie
I would like to sort order a group of folders within a document library. It seems to order on most recent update but I’m looking to have it sort on the folder name. The Link list solution doesn’t appear to work for me since these are folders (with documents) and not links. Your hidden column might work – is there a video on that?