SORT in WPS on Windows: Introduction

SORT in WPS is a sorting function for WPS Spreadsheets-style multidimensional tables that organizes array or range data by specified columns and order; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	All indexed tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

The SORT function in WPS is used to sort data in a range or array by specified columns and sort order. In multidimensional tables, it can be entered in a formula field, combined with other functions, and adjusted through parameters that control the sort column and ascending or descending order.

Core tasks include:

Create a formula field and call SORT to return sorted results in a table.
Configure SORT parameters with the correct range, sort column, and order settings.
Verify returned results with a sample formula and adjust the output as needed.

This feature is useful for record organization, sorted data views, and formula-based workflows that continue into later calculations.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for a stable multidimensional table and formula editing experience
Network	A network connection is needed when opening online multidimensional tables, syncing data, or accessing cloud content
Other	You need an editable multidimensional table and permission to add fields and edit formulas

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office, open a multidimensional table, and confirm that you can add a Formula field and enter the SORT function

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Uses SORT in a multidimensional table formula field to sort a range or array by specified columns, and supports nested use with other functions.	Excel supports sorting text, numbers, dates, and multiple columns in ranges or tables for worksheet-based data organization.	Google Sheets provides the SORT function to sort rows in a range by one or more columns.	Notion databases support sorting by property in ascending or descending order to change the display order of records in a view.	Acrobat on the web supports sorting and searching cloud file lists, mainly for file management rather than spreadsheet formula calculation.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS can place sorting logic directly inside a multidimensional table formula field and combine it with other functions, which fits workflows where sorted output becomes part of ongoing field calculations.	Compared with WPS: Excel focuses more on worksheet and table sorting controls, while function-based sorting follows Excel's own formula system.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports function-based sorting; WPS emphasizes saving the logic directly inside a multidimensional table formula field.	Compared with WPS: Notion sorting is better aligned with database views, not cell-style formula sorting.	Compared with WPS: Adobe mainly sorts file lists and does not provide an equivalent spreadsheet formula sorting workflow here.
Official Source	—	Sort data in Excel	Google Sheets SORT function	Notion database sorts	Adobe sort files

Overall Conclusion
WPS SORT is a practical fit when you want sorted results to be returned through a formula inside a multidimensional table. If your work centers on traditional spreadsheet interface sorting, Excel and Google Sheets also provide mature options, while Notion and Adobe are oriented more toward database-view or file-list sorting.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Pain Point	Solution
1	Sorting sales records	Operations and sales teams	Large record sets are hard to review in a useful order	Use SORT in a formula field to return results by the target sort column
2	Organizing project tasks	Project collaborators	Task information is scattered and hard to review in order	Use SORT to arrange results by status, date, or another key column
3	Demonstrating data validation	Trainers and analysts	It is difficult to show how different sort rules change results quickly	Adjust SORT parameters and review the returned output immediately
4	Building formula chains	Advanced table users	Sorted results still need to feed later calculations	Nest SORT with other functions in a continuous calculation flow
5	Cleaning imported data	Data entry staff	Imported records may appear in an inconvenient order	Add a formula field and use SORT to generate an ordered result

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Basic SORT function usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Basic access	✅ Access plus more advanced capabilities
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited	More resources available
AI-related features	Limited access for some features	Broader access to AI-related features

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Everyday SORT usage and basic table organization	Free	The SORT function itself has no membership restriction in this workflow
More cloud storage, PDF tools, and broader office capabilities	WPS Premium	A better fit for users who also need expanded office features beyond this function

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