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How to Sort Rows in Smartsheet

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to sort rows by column in Smartsheet.

Quick summary

Sorting rows in Smartsheet lets you instantly reorder sheet data by any column in ascending or descending order. Use the built-in Sort Rows dialog to apply single or multiple sort conditions without writing any formulas.


Steps

  1. Hover over the column header you want to sort by, then click its Column Menu button.
  2. Select Sort Rows from the dropdown list of options.
  3. Click the Sort Item By menu to open the sort configuration dialog.
  4. Choose a column from the available choices to set as your sort criteria.
  5. Select either Ascending or Descending as your preferred sort order.
  6. Repeat the same steps to add more sort conditions if needed.
  7. Click OK to apply the sort and save your changes.
  8. Your rows will now be sorted based on the column and order you selected.

📌 Why this matters

Sorting rows in Smartsheet is a fundamental data management skill that helps teams quickly organize project tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a meaningful order. The Sort Rows feature supports both ascending and descending ordering across any column, making it easy to surface the most critical information at a glance. Teams that manage large sheets with hundreds of rows benefit most, as manual reordering wastes time and introduces errors. Mastering row sorting in Smartsheet improves reporting accuracy and ensures every stakeholder sees data in the most actionable format.
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