# How to Sort Rows in Smartsheet

> To sort rows in Smartsheet, hover over the column header, click the Column Menu button, and pick Sort Rows. Click the Sort Item By menu, choose a choice, and select Ascending or Descending. Repeat for more conditions, then click OK to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-sort-rows-in-smartsheet/
Apps: Smartsheet
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4ee9ab56e05a00ffad6b/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Hover your mouse cursor over the column header you want to edit, then click its corresponding 'Column Menu' button.
2. Pick 'Sort Rows' from the list of options.
3. After that, click the 'Sort Item By' menu.
4. Choose one from the available choices.
5. Subsequently, tick the radio button next to your preferred sorting format. You can select 'Ascending' or 'Descending' according to your liking.
6. Repeat the same series of steps if you want to add more conditions.
7. Once done, click 'OK' to apply the changes.
8. After completing these steps, the rows under the selected column will be sorted based on your input.