Common questions about WPS Sort mainly involve finding the entry, restoring the original order, and confirming the correct data range; this section covers 3 frequent questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why can't I find the sort option?
- Make sure you opened a WPS Spreadsheet file instead of a read-only preview.
- Select the data range or target column first.
- Tap Tools at the bottom, then open Data to find Ascending or Descending. You can also tap a column and check the floating menu.
How do I restore the original order after sorting?
- Tap Undo right after sorting.
- If you already made other edits, check whether you can still return to the state before sorting.
- For important data, save a copy or back up the original sheet before sorting.
Why does the sorting result look wrong?
- Check whether only part of the data was selected, which can leave related rows or columns out of the sort.
- Confirm whether you used ascending or descending order.
- If the sheet contains a header row or mixed content, verify the selected range and sort again.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ascending | A sort order that arranges data from smaller to larger values or from earlier to later positions. |
| Descending | A sort order that arranges data from larger to smaller values or from later to earlier positions. |
| Undo | A command that reverses the previous action and can restore the sheet after sorting. |