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How to Use the Power Fx Sort  Function in Power Apps

What is the Power Fx Sort Function?

The Power Fx Sort function is used to sort a table or list in ascending or descending order based on a specific column. It is a powerful function that enables users to customize the sorting order based on their requirements. The Power Fx Sort function can be used with various data sources, including SharePoint, Excel, and Common Data Service.

How to Use the Power Fx Sort Function in Power Apps

The Power Fx Sort function can be used in Power Apps in three primary ways: using the Sort function, using the SortByColumns function, and using the SortDescending function. In this section, we will explain these methods in detail.

Using the Sort Function

The Sort function is used to sort a table or list in ascending order based on a specific column. The syntax for the Sort function is as follows:


Sort(Table, Column Name)


Here, Table refers to the table or list that needs to be sorted, and Column Name refers to the name of the column based on which the sorting needs to be done. For example, if we have a table named 'Customers' and we want to sort it in ascending order based on the 'Last Name' column, the syntax would be:


Sort(Customers, Last Name)


This will sort the 'Customers' table in ascending order based on the 'Last Name' column.

Using the SortByColumns Function

The SortByColumns function is used to sort a table or list in ascending or descending order based on multiple columns. The syntax for the SortByColumns function is as follows:


SortByColumns(Table, Column Name1, Sort Order1, Column Name2, Sort Order2, …)


Here, Table refers to the table or list that needs to be sorted, Column Name1 refers to the name of the first column based on which the sorting needs to be done, Sort Order1 refers to the order of the first column (either 'asc' for ascending or 'desc' for descending), Column Name2 refers to the name of the second column based on which the sorting needs to be done, and Sort Order2 refers to the order of the second column.

For example, if we have a table named 'Orders' and we want to sort it in ascending order based on the 'Order Date' column and then in descending order based on the 'Total Amount' column, the syntax would be:


SortByColumns(Orders, Order Date, asc, Total Amount, desc)


This will sort the 'Orders' table in ascending order based on the 'Order Date' column and then in descending order based on the 'Total Amount' column.

Using the SortDescending Function

The SortDescending function is used to sort a table or list in descending order based on a specific column. The syntax for the SortDescending function is as follows:


SortDescending(Table, Column Name)


Here, Table refers to the table or list that needs to be sorted, and Column Name refers to the name of the column based on which the sorting needs to be done. For example, if we have a table named 'Products' and we want to sort it in descending order based on the 'Price' column, the syntax would be:


SortDescending(Products, Price)


This will sort the 'Products' table in descending order based on the 'Price' column.

The Power Fx Sort function is a powerful tool that enables users to sort data in a specific order based on their requirements. It can be used in various ways to sort data in ascending or descending order based on a specific column or multiple columns. By using the methods explained in this article, users can effectively use the Power Fx Sort function in Power Apps to sort their data and create custom business applications.

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