WPS Sort on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 24, 2026

Common questions about WPS Sort usually focus on unexpected results, restoring the original view order, and collaboration impact; this FAQ includes 3 practical questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why does the sorting result not match what I expected?

  1. Check whether the current sort field uses the correct data type.
  2. If numbers are stored as text, adjust the field type and sort again.
  3. Confirm that the priority order of multi-field sorting matches your intended result.

How do I remove sorting and return to the default order?

  1. Click Sort in the toolbar.
  2. Open the current sort condition list.
  3. Delete the existing sort conditions.
  4. Return to the table and review the unsorted display.

Does sorting affect other collaborators' views?

  1. Sorting usually applies in the current view.
  2. Different views can keep separate sorting rules.
  3. If needed, use Lock Now to reduce changes to the current view settings by others.

Glossary

TermDefinition
AscendingArranges records from low to high, early to late, or A to Z.
DescendingArranges records from high to low, late to early, or Z to A.
Sort conditionA combination of a field and sorting direction used to determine record order.
Multi-field sortingSorting records by two or more fields in a defined priority order.
ViewA specific way to display the same dataset, with its own sorting or filtering rules.