WPS Data Table Sorting on Android FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Common questions about Data Table Sorting usually involve where new records appear, whether multiple fields can be sorted together, how sorting works with filtering, and why manual changes may not stay in place.

FAQ

Where do newly added records appear after sorting?

  1. New records are added to the data table first.
  2. If Always sort by the following rules is not turned on, the new records usually stay in their current added position at first.
  3. If Always sort by the following rules is turned on, saved records return to the expected position automatically based on the selected sort conditions.

Can I sort by multiple fields at the same time?

  1. Open Filter → Sort.
  2. Tap Add sort condition and add multiple fields one by one.
  3. Tap Apply, and the table will sort by condition priority.

Can sorting and filtering be used together?

  1. Yes. You can set a filter first and then open the sort panel.
  2. You can also sort first and then continue filtering target records.
  3. The two features can work together to narrow what you see and organize the display order.

Why did the order change again after I dragged a record manually?

  1. Check whether Always sort by the following rules is turned on.
  2. If it is enabled, records continue to follow the saved sort conditions.
  3. If you want to keep the manual order, first confirm whether persistent sorting should remain enabled.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Sort conditionA combination of a field and a rule used to determine record order, such as sorting by date or by descending priority.
Ascending / DescendingAscending usually means smaller to larger, earlier to later, or A to Z. Descending means the reverse direction.
Multiple sort conditionsTwo or more sorting rules applied together so records are organized layer by layer by priority.
Always sort by the following rulesA saved sorting option that keeps the data table displayed in the selected order and places new records automatically.
Manual dragA touch action that lets you long-press and move a record to a different display position temporarily.