WPS Data Table Sorting on iOS FAQ

Last updated:July 24, 2026

When using Data Table Sorting, the most common questions focus on new record placement, multi-column sorting, and sorting together with filters, with 3 main FAQ topics.

FAQ

Where do new records appear after sorting?

  1. New records appear at the end of the data table by default.
  2. If Always sort by these rules is turned on, saved records return to the position defined by the current sort conditions.
  3. If persistent sorting is off, open the sorting panel again and apply the rules one more time.

Can I sort by multiple columns at the same time?

  1. Yes. In the sorting panel, tap Add Sort Condition.
  2. Select multiple fields one by one and choose ascending or descending order for each field.
  3. After you apply the setup, records are reordered by the priority of those conditions.

Can sorting and filtering work together?

  1. Yes. Open Filter from the bottom toolbar first.
  2. In the same panel, set filter conditions and sort conditions as needed.
  3. After you apply them, you can review records in the filtered result set with the selected sort order.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Sort conditionA combination of a field and a sorting rule that determines record order, such as sorting by date in ascending order.
Ascending / DescendingAscending usually means small to large, early to late, or A to Z. Descending is the reverse order.
Always sort by these rulesWhen this option is on, the data table keeps using the current sort conditions to maintain record order.