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Add a multiple columns sort feature

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Power BI User on 23 Dec 2015 22:09:02

If it is possible please provide the multiple columns sort . For example I want to sort the table visualization based on Priority and severity

Administrator on 18 Dec 2020 23:57:00

This has been implemented for tables as of March 2020: 

Power BI Desktop March 2020 Feature Summary | Microsoft Power BI Blog | Microsoft Power BI

We're well aware, however, that more can be done to improve its discoverability--as well as to extend support for the feature to other visuals (like the matrix). Keep an eye out for future developments! 

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Jonathan Watters on 16 Aug 2020 04:16:20

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to put it simply, this software should not be advertised as a complete solution if we can't even sort by multiple columns. mind boggling. this is hitting a 500 ft homerun and deliberately refusing to touch first base

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Matthew Harris on 16 Aug 2020 04:16:08

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I was enjoying a nice Shiraz by an open fire when my children ran into the drawing room screaming, they revealed that upon attempting to catalogue and analyse their insect collection they were unable to sort through multiple columns within power bi. Please add this feature, for the sake of the children. Please think of the kids!

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Laricchiuta Francesco on 16 Aug 2020 04:16:07

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It's really really necessary.

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Mike G on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:59

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Would like a Multi- Column / Advanced Sorting Option. Trying to look at freight expenses than by Sales Number of Sales Orders, but not allowing me to do what I want without the advanced sort option.

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Power BI User on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:44

RE: Add a multiple columns sort feature

Please add multi level (or column) sort capability to power bi.

Thanks!

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miguel on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:44

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Would also be nice to be able to custom sort columns and rows (e.g. by dragging column/row label in a desired order)

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Sriram on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:36

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Another must have feature, come on guys , still under review. What is there to review. Please start the work

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Ric Lee on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:29

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Need it Quick ! and Fast !

Just need to update Table and Matrix Visual component, it should solve 99%.

and leave the rest on power query. (build keys, use of keys.. etc)

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selectSt4r on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:26

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The best workaround I have found thus far is to use the DAX function "ISONORAFTER".
Reference: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Sorting-by-multiple-columns/m-p/536884#M251918
Function Details: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/isonorafter-function-dax

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Jens Aage Pedersen on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:22

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I agree, it is simply unbelievable that this basic and essential feature isn't readily available.