How to Use the SORT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

This section includes 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the setup.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Create a Formula Field and Use SORTFree
22. Configure SORT ParametersFree
33. Verify Results with a Sample FormulaFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a Formula Field and Use SORT

Entry path: Add Field → Formula → Formula Editor

  1. Click Add Field on the toolbar.
  2. Select Formula as the field type.
  3. Enter a formula that includes SORT in the formula editor.
  4. Fill in the target range and sort conditions as needed.
  5. Click Confirm to save the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new formula field appears in the table.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing the SORT formula and review the returned result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not choose the Formula field type first, you cannot enter a function formula correctly.
  • Environment note: You need edit permission for the current multidimensional table.

2. Configure SORT Parameters

Entry path: Formula Editor → Function Library → SORT

  1. Select or type the SORT function in the formula editor.
  2. Enter parameters in a structure such as SORT(range, sort_column, is_ascending, ...).
  3. Set the first parameter to the target data range.
  4. Add the sort column and ascending or descending settings as needed.
  5. Check that parentheses, commas, and parameter order are correct.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula editor shows a complete SORT formula with the expected structure.
  • Next action available: After saving, you can return to the table and review the sorted result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Incorrect parameter order or a mismatched range can cause an error result.
  • Environment note: The referenced range should stay aligned with the intended sorting logic.

3. Verify Results with a Sample Formula

Entry path: Formula field result area → Review returned value

  1. Enter a sample formula in the formula field, such as SORT(target_range).
  2. Save the formula and return to the table.
  3. Check whether the returned result is sorted as expected.
  4. If the result is not correct, return to the formula editor and adjust the parameters.
  5. After confirmation, continue using the result for later analysis or display.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula field shows a sorted result.
  • Next action available: You can continue adjusting parameters or combine SORT with other functions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the target data type does not match the formula expectation, the result may be abnormal.
  • Environment note: When the source data changes, the formula result updates through recalculation.