# How to Sort Data in Power BI

> To sort data in Power BI, navigate to your desired report, click on the visual, and open the three-dot menu. Then, choose the column by clicking 'Sort by' and select either 'Sort descending' or 'Sort ascending' to organize your data.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-sort-data-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4ee3ab56e05a00ffacbd/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to your desired report.
2. Click on the visual.
3. Click the three-dot menu.
4. Choose the column to sort by clicking 'Sort by'.
5. Select 'Sort descending' or 'Sort ascending' to sort your data.