Actions & Behaviors

Sorting

Sorting changes the order of items without removing them.

Also called SortReorderPut in orderOrder by

Visual Example

Name A-ZDateAlphaMay 1BetaMay 3

Plain Definition

Sorting helps people scan the same items in a more useful order.

You Might Describe This As...

  • "Put in order"
  • "Order by"

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You May Also Mean

Sorting changes item order; filtering changes which items are shown.

Filtering

Check the name, visual cue, and typical use.

Filtering vs Sorting

See the practical difference side by side.

What It Is Used For

  • Ordering by date
  • Sorting alphabetically
  • Showing highest or lowest values first

Example User Phrasing

  • "Sort the table by newest first."
  • "Let users order results by price."