WPS Sort on Windows FAQ

Q: How can I quickly restore the original order after sorting?

If the sort was just completed, press Ctrl+Z to undo it. If more edits were made afterward, check version history or collaboration records. After restoring the earlier state, back up the data before running another sort.

When using Sort, the most common 3 question types are row mismatch, collaboration impact, and restoring the original order; this section answers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

What should I do if rows no longer match after sorting?

Confirm that you selected the full data range before sorting instead of only part of one column.
In Custom Sort, check whether the header option is set correctly.
If the result is still not what you want, press Ctrl+Z to undo the action and sort the full range again.

Will sorting affect other collaborators in a shared worksheet?

Yes. Sorting changes the displayed order of the worksheet data.
In collaboration or cloud document scenarios, the updated order may sync to other collaborators.
Confirm the change with your team first, and use version history if you need to restore an earlier state.

How can I quickly restore the original order after sorting?

If the sort was just completed, press Ctrl+Z to undo it.
If more edits were made afterward, check version history or collaboration records.
After restoring the earlier state, back up the data before running another sort.

Glossary

Term	Definition
Ascending	Sorting data from smaller to larger values, earlier to later dates, or A to Z text order.
Descending	Sorting data from larger to smaller values, later to earlier dates, or Z to A text order.
Primary key	The highest-priority sort field in a multi-level sort. It determines the first layer of ordering.
Header option	A setting that identifies whether the first row is a header so it is not sorted as regular data.
Sort by columns	A sorting method that reorders horizontal data, which is useful for special worksheet layouts.